Climate Insights for 12 Mile
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in 12 Mile is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 747 mm of precipitation falls per year. 12 Mile receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 12 Mile is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. 12 Mile experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in 12 Mile is cold. The average annual temperature is 34°F and approximately 29.4 in of precipitation falls per year. 12 Mile receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 12 Mile is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 4°F. 12 Mile experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in 12 Mile vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.12 Mile has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 56°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 10°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
12 Mile is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 747 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40 mm. That's 48 mm 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. 12 Mile receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 359cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.12 Mile is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.9 in 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. 12 Mile receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 141in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
12 Mile is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.12 Mile is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for 12 Mile 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for 12 Mile based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.