Climate Insights for Alert Bay

The climate in Alert Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,305 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alert Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alert Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Alert Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Alert Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 90.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Alert Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alert Bay is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Alert Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Alert Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Alert Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 66°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Alert Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,305 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 350 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 65 mm. That's 285 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Alert Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 320cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 73cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Alert Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.6 in. That's 11.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Alert Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 126in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Alert Bay 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 January, averaging 10km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Alert Bay 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 January, averaging 6mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alert Bay 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 Alert Bay 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.