Climate Overview
The climate in Council Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 649mm of precipitation falls per year. Council Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Council Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Council Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Council Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Council Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 649mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 81mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 34mm. That's 47mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Council Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 230cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 39cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Council Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.
Seasons
88 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Council Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Council 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -18 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -15 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 60cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -21 to -13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 145mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Council 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.
