Climate Insights for Creston

The climate in Creston is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1001mm of precipitation falls per year. Creston receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Creston is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Creston experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Creston vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Creston is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1001mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 125mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 95mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Creston receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 384cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 76cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Creston is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Creston, which began on March 20, 2026. Creston 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 August at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Creston is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Creston 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.