Climate Insights for Riversdale Airport

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Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
March
39 mm rain1.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Riversdale Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 344 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Riversdale Airport 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Riversdale Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 13.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Riversdale Airport 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MayMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°JulMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 60°F
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Min

Temperatures in Riversdale Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Riversdale Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 32mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 30mmMayPrecipitation: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 30mmJulPrecipitation: 27mmAugPrecipitation: 24mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmOctPrecipitation: 29mmNovPrecipitation: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 22mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Riversdale Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 344 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 21 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Riversdale Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.8 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Riversdale Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Riversdale Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar20°69°F
Apr18°64°F
May15°60°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul12°54°F
Aug13°55°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Riversdale Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Riversdale Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Riversdale 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. 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 Riversdale Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
32 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C56 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in