Climate Insights for 12 Mile

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
December
-15°C low4°F low
Wettest
November
88 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°FebMax: -5°Average: -11°Min: -15°MarMax: 1°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -2°NovMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -8°DecMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 13°FMin: 8°FFebMax: 22°FAverage: 12°FMin: 6°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 24°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 34°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 16°FAverage: 10°FMin: 4°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 53mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 47mmNovPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 79mmDecPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 54mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 21inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 19inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 31inDecPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 21in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C8 °F
-7 °C20 °F
6 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
53 cm21 in
Feb
-15 °C6 °F
-5 °C22 °F
6 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
39 cm15 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
1 °C34 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
42 cm17 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
32 cm13 in
May
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h5 mph
58 mm2.3 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
20 °C67 °F
7 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
14 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
6 °C42 °F
7 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.8 in
47 cm19 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
-2 °C28 °F
6 km/h4 mph
88 mm3.5 in
79 cm31 in
Dec
-15 °C4 °F
-9 °C16 °F
6 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
54 cm21 in