Climate Insights for Massena

The climate in Massena is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1187mm of precipitation falls per year. Massena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Massena 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 -11°C. Massena experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Massena has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Massena is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1187mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 135mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 67mm. That's 67mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Massena receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 201cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Massena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Massena, which began on June 21, 2026. Massena 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 January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Massena is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°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 Massena 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.