Climate Insights for Albert Canyon

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
December
-13°C low8°F low
Wettest
November
146 mm rain5.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Albert Canyon is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,354 mm of precipitation falls per year. Albert Canyon receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Albert Canyon 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 -13°C. Albert Canyon experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Albert Canyon is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 53.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Albert Canyon receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Albert Canyon 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 8°F. Albert Canyon experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -12°FebMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -13°MarMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°MayMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°JunMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 3°JulMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 6°SepMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°OctMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -6°NovMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°DecMax: -8°Average: -11°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 15°FMin: 10°FFebMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 23°FMin: 16°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FMayMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 39°FAverage: 29°FMin: 22°FNovMax: 26°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°FDecMax: 18°FAverage: 12°FMin: 8°F
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Temperatures in Albert Canyon 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 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -11°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Albert Canyon vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 102mmFebPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 103mmMarPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 108mmAprPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 79mmMayPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 32mmJunPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 14mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 107mmNovPrecipitation: 146mmSnow: 141mmDecPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 133mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 40inFebPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 40inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 43inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 31inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 12inJunPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 6inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 42inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 55inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 52in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Albert Canyon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,354 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 146 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 87 mm. That's 59 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. Albert Canyon receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 834cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 141cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Albert Canyon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.4 in. That's 2.3 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. Albert Canyon receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 328in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 55in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Albert Canyon 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 April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Albert Canyon 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 April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albert Canyon 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 Albert Canyon 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
-12 °C10 °F
-7 °C20 °F
4 km/h2 mph
102 mm4 in
102 cm40 in
Feb
-13 °C8 °F
-6 °C20 °F
4 km/h3 mph
103 mm4 in
103 cm40 in
Mar
-9 °C16 °F
-1 °C31 °F
4 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
108 cm43 in
Apr
-5 °C22 °F
3 °C38 °F
4 km/h3 mph
91 mm3.6 in
79 cm31 in
May
-1 °C31 °F
10 °C50 °F
4 km/h2 mph
91 mm3.6 in
32 cm12 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
15 °C58 °F
4 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
14 cm5 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
15 cm6 in
OctCurrent
-6 °C22 °F
4 °C39 °F
4 km/h3 mph
137 mm5.4 in
107 cm42 in
Nov
-10 °C15 °F
-4 °C26 °F
4 km/h3 mph
146 mm5.8 in
141 cm55 in
Dec
-13 °C8 °F
-8 °C18 °F
4 km/h2 mph
133 mm5.3 in
133 cm52 in