Climate Insights for Burns Lake

The climate in Burns Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 702mm of precipitation falls per year. Burns Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burns Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Burns Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Burns Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Burns Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 702mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 88mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 37mm. That's 51mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Burns Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 281cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Burns Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.

It is currently summer in Burns Lake, which began on June 21, 2026. Burns Lake 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burns Lake 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.