Climate Insights for Elgin Airstrip
Climate Overview
The climate in Elgin Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 634 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 112 mm of rainfall. Elgin Airstrip is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Elgin Airstrip is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 24.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Elgin Airstrip is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Elgin Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 24°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Elgin Airstrip sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 74°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 68°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Elgin Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 634 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19 mm. That's 93 mm 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.Elgin Airstrip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 3.7 in 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.
Wind
Elgin Airstrip is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Elgin Airstrip is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Elgin Airstrip is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 35 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Elgin Airstrip is during January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 50°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elgin Airstrip 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. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elgin Airstrip based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.