Best time to visit Thunder Ridge Ski Area

The climate in Thunder Ridge Ski Area through the year

When to go

Thunder Ridge Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 79 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 11°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 40 % of the time. April is a fair alternative, with scores of 56. The lowest score is in December (27), when days are cool at around 5°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (30°C) is about 27 degrees warmer than a January day (2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 81 mm in February to 129 mm in August (about 1,310 mm in all).

Sea and daylight

The sea is 22°C or warmer in July and August, peaking at 23°C in August. It is coldest in February (3°C). Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15 hours in June.

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. Thunder Ridge Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday (26–33 °C): July–September, up to 68
• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July–September, up to 71
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 79
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April and October–November, up to 69
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 87

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Thunder Ridge Ski Area is the 69th warmest over the year and the 58th wettest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Thunder Ridge Ski Area scores 79, Woodbury Ski Area (29 km away) scores 78 and Mohawk Mountain Ski Area (43 km away) scores 77. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.