Climate Insights for 70 Mile House
Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in 70 Mile House is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 545 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 68 mm of rainfall. 70 Mile House 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 190cm accumulating over the season.The climate in 70 Mile House is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 21.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. 70 Mile House 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 13°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 75in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in 70 Mile House vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in 70 Mile House vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
70 Mile House is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 545 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 28 mm. That's 40 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 190cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.70 Mile House is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.6 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 75in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
70 Mile House is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.70 Mile House is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit 70 Mile House is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit 70 Mile House is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for 70 Mile House 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 70 Mile House 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.