Climate Insights for Athol Airport

The climate in Athol Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 845mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 127mm of rainfall. Athol Airport 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Athol Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Athol Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Athol Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 845mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 127mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 116mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Athol Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Athol Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Athol Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Athol Airport 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (6 days from now).

The best time to visit Athol Airport is during June, 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 26mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Athol Airport 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.