Climate Insights for Dove Creek Airport

The climate in Dove Creek Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 436mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm of rainfall. Dove Creek 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Dove Creek Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Dove Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 436mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 57mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 21mm. That's 37mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Dove Creek Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 January, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Dove Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dove Creek 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 January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The best time to visit Dove Creek Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Dove Creek 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.