Climate Insights for Chico Airport

The climate in Chico Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 756mm of precipitation falls per year. Chico Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chico 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Chico Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Chico Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Chico Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 756mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 90mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 43mm. That's 47mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Chico Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 329cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 51cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Chico Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Chico Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Chico 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Chico Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°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 Chico 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.