Climate Insights for Ashland

The climate in Ashland is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 907mm of precipitation falls per year. Ashland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ashland 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 -12°C. Ashland experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Ashland has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°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.

Ashland is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 907mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 114mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 33mm. That's 81mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ashland receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ashland is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/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, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ashland, which began on June 21, 2026. Ashland is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (6 days from now).

The best time to visit Ashland is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Ashland 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.