Climate Insights for Failsworth

The climate in Failsworth is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1124mm of precipitation falls per year. Failsworth receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Failsworth 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50cm accumulating over the season.

Failsworth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Failsworth is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1124mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 117mm of rainfall. August and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 49mm. That's 67mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 50cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Failsworth is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Failsworth, which began on March 20, 2026. Failsworth 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Failsworth 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.