Climate Insights for Afton

The climate in Afton is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 748mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Afton 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 -12°C. Afton experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Afton has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°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.

Afton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 748mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 95mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 80mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Afton receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 476cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 88cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Afton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Afton, which began on March 20, 2026. Afton 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 6 days from now.

The best time to visit Afton is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afton 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.