Climate Insights for Wheatley
Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Wheatley is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 982 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wheatley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wheatley is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Wheatley is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 38.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Wheatley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wheatley is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Wheatley vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Wheatley vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wheatley is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 982 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 61 mm. That's 37 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 98cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Wheatley is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Wheatley is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Wheatley is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wheatley is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Wheatley is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 26°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wheatley 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 Wheatley 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.