Climate Overview
The climate in Cochrane Airfield is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1817mm of precipitation falls per year. Cochrane Airfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cochrane Airfield is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Cochrane Airfield experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Cochrane Airfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 16°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cochrane Airfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1817mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 181mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 114mm. That's 67mm 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. Cochrane Airfield receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 648cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 125cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cochrane Airfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.
Seasons
87 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Cochrane Airfield, which began on September 23, 2026. Cochrane Airfield is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -1 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 482mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Expect around 101cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -3 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 517mm across the season with a monthly average of 172mm. Expect around 343cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cochrane Airfield 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.
