Climate Insights for Ainsworth Hot Springs
Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Ainsworth Hot Springs is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,124 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ainsworth Hot Springs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ainsworth Hot Springs 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Ainsworth Hot Springs experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ainsworth Hot Springs is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 44.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Ainsworth Hot Springs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ainsworth Hot Springs 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°F. Ainsworth Hot Springs experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Ainsworth Hot Springs vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ainsworth Hot Springs vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ainsworth Hot Springs is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,124 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 51 mm. That's 81 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ainsworth Hot Springs receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 647cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 116cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ainsworth Hot Springs is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 in. That's 3.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ainsworth Hot Springs receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 255in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 46in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ainsworth Hot Springs is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ainsworth Hot Springs is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ainsworth Hot Springs 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 54 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 Ainsworth Hot Springs is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Ainsworth Hot Springs 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 Ainsworth Hot Springs 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.