Climate Insights for Marathon Airport

Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak
Coldest
February
-17°C low
Wettest
September
101mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Marathon Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 758mm of precipitation falls per year. Marathon Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Marathon Airport 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 -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 163cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -16° Feb Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -17° Mar Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -10° Apr Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jun Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jul Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Aug Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Oct Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Nov Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Marathon Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -12°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 27mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 17mm May Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 21mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 37mm
Precipitation
Snow

Marathon Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 758mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 101mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 37mm. That's 64mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 163cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Marathon Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Marathon Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Marathon 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 August at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 162mm for the season, averaging 54mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 207mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -17 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 94cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -12°
Feb -12°
Mar -6°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 15°
Aug 16°
Sep 13°
Oct
Nov -1°
Dec -7°

The best time to visit Marathon Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Marathon 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-16 °C
-7 °C
19 km/h
37 mm
27 cm
Feb
-17 °C
-7 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
30 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
0 °C
19 km/h
43 mm
23 cm
Apr
-4 °C
6 °C
19 km/h
54 mm
17 cm
May
3 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
65 mm
3 cm
Jun
8 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
9 °C
20 km/h
80 mm
5 cm
Nov
-3 °C
2 °C
21 km/h
66 mm
21 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-4 °C
20 km/h
63 mm
37 cm
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