Climate Insights for Southfield
Climate Overview
The climate in Southfield is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,453 mm of precipitation falls per year. Southfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Southfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Southfield is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 57.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Southfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Southfield is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Southfield has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Southfield has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Southfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,453 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 214 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 49 mm. That's 165 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Southfield is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.9 in. That's 6.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Southfield 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 February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Southfield 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 February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Southfield is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Southfield is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 73°F. 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 Southfield 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. 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 Southfield 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. 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.