Climate Insights for Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field

The climate in Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 628mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field 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 -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 91cm accumulating over the season.

Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°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. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 628mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 101mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 17mm. That's 84mm less than June, 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 91cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/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.

It is currently spring in Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field, which began on March 20, 2026. Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field 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 February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field 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 68mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°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 Crookston Municipal Airport-Kirkwood Field 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.