
Arthur's Pass National Park
- Annual mean
- 6.6 °C
- Warmest month
- February
- Wettest month
- October
Detailed atmospheric records including precipitation, humidity, and daylight cycles
Analyze the long-term climatic patterns for Craigieburn Forest Park based on representative-point data collected between 1991 and 2020. These monthly normals detail average temperature fluctuations, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours for the region. The measurements provide a consistent baseline for understanding the annual atmospheric cycle at an elevation of 913.54 meters.

Long-term thermal range and average daily precipitation cycles across all twelve months
Examine long-term monthly temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7 °C1.7° to 22.4° | 4.2 mm/day | 81.6% | 4.5 m/s | 14.8 hours |
| February | 11.8 °C2.2° to 22.3° | 3.7 mm/day | 81.7% | 4 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| March | 9.8 °C0.2° to 20.1° | 3.7 mm/day | 84.7% | 4 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| April | 7.1 °C-1.8° to 16.4° | 4.5 mm/day | 88.7% | 3.8 m/s | 10.8 hours |
| May | 4.8 °C-3.1° to 13.3° | 4.4 mm/day | 92.1% | 3.9 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| June | 2.3 °C-5° to 9.9° | 4.9 mm/day | 93.9% | 3.7 m/s | 8.9 hours |
| July | 1.5 °C-4.7° to 8.4° | 3.9 mm/day | 93.3% | 3.6 m/s | 9.2 hours |
| August | 2.4 °C-4.5° to 10.6° | 4.5 mm/day | 91.6% | 3.8 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| September | 4.1 °C-3.9° to 13.2° | 4.6 mm/day | 88.5% | 4.5 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| October | 5.9 °C-2.9° to 16.4° | 5 mm/day | 86.3% | 4.8 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| November | 7.7 °C-1.3° to 18.4° | 4.1 mm/day | 83.6% | 4.7 m/s | 14.5 hours |
| December | 10.1 °C0.7° to 20.5° | 4.8 mm/day | 82.9% | 4.5 m/s | 15.1 hours |
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
Calculated monthly variations across temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
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Deepen your understanding of this significant New Zealand protected area by examining its mapped alpine terrain and mountain forest structure. Use these resources to trace the complex ridges and basins that define the character of Craigieburn Forest Park.