Climate Insights for Fort Mcpherson Airport

The climate in Fort Mcpherson Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -6°C and approximately 300mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 62mm of rainfall. Fort Mcpherson Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -28°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.

Fort Mcpherson Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -28°C and an average temperature of -25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.

Fort Mcpherson Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 300mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 62mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 54mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Fort Mcpherson Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Fort Mcpherson Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Fort Mcpherson Airport 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -28°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Fort Mcpherson Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -28°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 Fort Mcpherson Airport 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.