Climate Insights for Bessemer

The climate in Bessemer is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 933mm of precipitation falls per year. Bessemer receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bessemer is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 175cm accumulating over the season.

Bessemer has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Bessemer is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 933mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 108mm of rainfall. August and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 39mm. That's 69mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 175cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Bessemer is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Bessemer, which began on December 21, 2026. Bessemer 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 Luglio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bessemer is during Luglio and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bessemer 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.