Climate Overview
The climate in Birkeland is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1514mm of precipitation falls per year. Birkeland receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birkeland 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 -1°C. Birkeland experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Birkeland vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Birkeland is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1514mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 172mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 64mm. That's 108mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Birkeland receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Birkeland 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 January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Birkeland, which began on June 21, 2026. Birkeland 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 0 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 242mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 375mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 479mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -1 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 419mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Expect around 132cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Birkeland 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.
