Climate Insights for Wakefield

The climate in Wakefield is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,157 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wakefield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wakefield 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Wakefield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Wakefield is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 45.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Wakefield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wakefield 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°F. Wakefield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Wakefield has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Wakefield has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Wakefield is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,157 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 77 mm. That's 41 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Wakefield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 253cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Wakefield is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 in. That's 1.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Wakefield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 100in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wakefield 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 March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 3km/h 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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Wakefield is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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.