Climate Insights for Cowley

Yukon, Canada

Hottest
July
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low1°F low
Wettest
August
71 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cowley is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 576 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Cowley 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Cowley experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cowley is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 22.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Cowley 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 1°F. Cowley experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -11°Average: -14°Min: -17°FebMax: -10°Average: -14°Min: -17°MarMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -12°AprMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -5°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 0°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°AugMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°SepMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°OctMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -3°NovMax: -6°Average: -9°Min: -11°DecMax: -12°Average: -15°Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: 2°FFebMax: 15°FAverage: 6°FMin: 1°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 18°FMin: 10°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FNovMax: 21°FAverage: 16°FMin: 12°FDecMax: 10°FAverage: 5°FMin: 1°F
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Average
Min

Cowley has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Cowley has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 56°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 1°F and an average temperature of 6°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 30mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 18mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 45mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 56mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 10inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 18inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Cowley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 576 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 22 mm. That's 49 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cowley receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 270cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cowley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.9 in. That's 1.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cowley receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 106in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Cowley is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cowley is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cowley 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cowley based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-17 °C2 °F
-11 °C12 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
42 cm17 in
Feb
-17 °C1 °F
-10 °C15 °F
6 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
30 cm12 in
Mar
-12 °C10 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h4 mph
26 mm1 in
25 cm10 in
Apr
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C40 °F
8 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
18 cm7 in
May
0 °C33 °F
11 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2.1 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-3 °C26 °F
3 °C38 °F
7 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
45 cm18 in
Nov
-11 °C12 °F
-6 °C21 °F
7 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
40 cm16 in
Dec
-17 °C1 °F
-12 °C10 °F
7 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
56 cm22 in