Climate Overview
The climate in Cape Dyer is cold. The average annual temperature is -9°C and approximately 603mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 88mm of rainfall. Cape Dyer is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Cape Dyer experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cape Dyer vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 4°C with a mean of 3°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cape Dyer is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 603mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 88mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 71mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cape Dyer receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 455cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 87cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cape Dyer is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Cape Dyer, which began on June 21, 2026. Cape Dyer is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 4°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -22 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -2 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Expect around 181cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -25 to -14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 83mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cape Dyer based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
