Best time to visit Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

The climate in Ferguson Ridge Ski Area through the year

When to go

Ferguson Ridge Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 98 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 6°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 60 % of the time. The lowest score is in December (24), when days are cool at around −2°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (−2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. December is the wettest month with 97 mm and July the driest with 11 mm, out of about 660 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 100 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Ferguson Ridge Ski Area lies about 1,650 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 11 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Ferguson Ridge Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 94
• City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 90
• Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 85
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 90
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Ferguson Ridge Ski Area is the 93rd coolest over the year and the 120th driest. In July, when Ferguson Ridge Ski Area scores 98, Brundage Mountain (81 km away) scores 98 and Little Ski Hill (84 km away) scores 90. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.