Climate Overview
The climate in Gunsight Mountain Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 744mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 100mm of rainfall. Gunsight Mountain 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 -19°C. Gunsight Mountain Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gunsight Mountain Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gunsight Mountain Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 744mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 100mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 24mm. That's 76mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Gunsight Mountain Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Gunsight Mountain Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.
Seasons
83 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Gunsight Mountain Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gunsight Mountain 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 -19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 83 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -15 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 100mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -16 to 8°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 210mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Expect around 98cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -19 to -11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 139mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 107cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Gunsight Mountain 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.
