Climate Insights for 40 Mile Flats
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in 40 Mile Flats is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 728 mm of precipitation falls per year. 40 Mile Flats receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 40 Mile Flats 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 -17°C. 40 Mile Flats experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in 40 Mile Flats is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 28.7 in of precipitation falls per year. 40 Mile Flats receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 40 Mile Flats 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 2°F. 40 Mile Flats experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in 40 Mile Flats 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 18°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in 40 Mile Flats vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 54°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 2°F and an average temperature of 7°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
40 Mile Flats is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 728 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 96 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 31 mm. That's 65 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. 40 Mile Flats receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 308cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.40 Mile Flats is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. 40 Mile Flats receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 121in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
40 Mile Flats is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.40 Mile Flats 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for 40 Mile Flats 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 40 Mile Flats 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.