Climate Overview
The climate in Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -3°C and approximately 502mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 57mm of rainfall. Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -21°C. Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -21°C and an average temperature of -18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 502mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 57mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 25mm. That's 33mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 234cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 43cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.
Seasons
76 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ 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 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 76 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -17 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -14 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Expect around 72cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -21 to -12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Expect around 114cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ 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.
