Climate Insights for Buchanan Airport

Wheeler County, North Carolina, United States

Hottest
July
32°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
September
148mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buchanan Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1267mm of precipitation falls per year. Buchanan Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buchanan 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Feb Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° May Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Dec Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Buchanan Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Buchanan Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1267mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 148mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 77mm. That's 71mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Buchanan Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Buchanan Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Buchanan 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 292mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 375mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 291mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 12°
Apr 17°
May 21°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 23°
Oct 17°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Buchanan Airport is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buchanan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
12 °C
17 km/h
106 mm
3 cm
Feb
4 °C
15 °C
18 km/h
89 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
7 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
88 mm
1 cm
Apr
11 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
77 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Dec
4 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
2 cm
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