Climate Insights for Plainview

The climate in Plainview is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1015mm of precipitation falls per year. Plainview receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Plainview is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Plainview vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Plainview is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1015mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 140mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 43mm. That's 97mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.

Plainview is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Plainview, which began on June 21, 2026. Plainview 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 August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Plainview is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°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 Plainview 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.