Climate Insights for Cottontail Ranch Airport

The climate in Cottontail Ranch Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 724mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Cottontail Ranch 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 -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 190cm accumulating over the season.

Cottontail Ranch Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Cottontail Ranch Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 724mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 129mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 103mm less than May, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 190cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Cottontail Ranch Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Cottontail Ranch Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cottontail Ranch 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Cottontail Ranch Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cottontail Ranch 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.