Climate Insights for Douglas
Climate Overview
The climate in Douglas is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 540 mm of precipitation falls per year. Douglas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Douglas 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between May and October.The climate in Douglas is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 21.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Douglas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Douglas 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between May and October.
Temperature
Douglas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 14°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Douglas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 57°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 51°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Douglas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 33 mm. That's 29 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and October, totalling around 23cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Douglas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.3 in. That's 1.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and October, totalling around 9in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Douglas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Douglas 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 December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13mph, 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 pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Douglas 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 Douglas 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.