Climate Insights for Anahim Lake

Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low11°F low
Wettest
November
95 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Anahim Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 721 mm of precipitation falls per year. Anahim Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Anahim Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Anahim Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Anahim Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 28.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Anahim Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Anahim Lake is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 11°F. Anahim Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -11°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -4°MayMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°JulMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 4°OctMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -1°NovMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -6°DecMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 18°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 26°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 45°FAverage: 34°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 36°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 34°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FDecMax: 24°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°F
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Temperatures in Anahim Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Anahim Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 18°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 66mmFebPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 47mmMarPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 70mmDecPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 72mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 26inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 18inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 28inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 28in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Anahim Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 721 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 36 mm. That's 59 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Anahim Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 374cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 72cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Anahim Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.4 in. That's 2.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Anahim Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 147in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Anahim Lake 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 April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Anahim Lake is mildly breezy, 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Anahim Lake 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 Anahim Lake 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
-10 °C14 °F
-3 °C26 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
66 cm26 in
Feb
-11 °C11 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
47 cm18 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
3 °C37 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
38 cm15 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
7 °C45 °F
8 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
23 cm9 in
May
1 °C34 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.6 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
8 °C46 °F
7 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-6 °C22 °F
1 °C34 °F
7 km/h5 mph
95 mm3.8 in
70 cm28 in
Dec
-11 °C11 °F
-5 °C24 °F
7 km/h4 mph
75 mm3 in
72 cm28 in