Climate Insights for Drift River Airport

The climate in Drift River Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1292mm of precipitation falls per year. Drift River Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Drift River 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Drift River Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Drift River Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Drift River Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1292mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 164mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 60mm. That's 104mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Drift River Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 293cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Drift River Airport 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 December, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Drift River Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Drift River 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Drift River 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.