Climate Insights for Appledale

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low15°F low
Wettest
November
104 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Appledale is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 907 mm of precipitation falls per year. Appledale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appledale 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 -9°C. Appledale experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Appledale is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 35.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Appledale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Appledale 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 15°F. Appledale experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -9°FebMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°MarMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 11°AugMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 6°OctMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°DecMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 20°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 37°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 16°F
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Temperatures in Appledale 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 24°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°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 Appledale vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 21°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: 79mmSnow: 77mmFebPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 72mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 74mmAprPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 41mmNovPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 82mmDecPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 93mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 30inFebPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 28inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 29inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 16inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 32inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 37in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Appledale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 907 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 40 mm. That's 64 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. Appledale receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 495cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 93cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Appledale is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.6 in. That's 2.5 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. Appledale receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 195in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 37in. 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: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Appledale 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.Appledale 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

Jan-7°20°F
Feb-6°21°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr3°37°F
May8°47°F
Jun13°55°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep12°53°F
Oct3°38°F
Nov-2°28°F
Dec-7°20°F

The best time to visit Appledale is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Appledale is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 15°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 Appledale 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 Appledale 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
-9 °C15 °F
-3 °C26 °F
4 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
77 cm30 in
Feb
-9 °C15 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
74 mm2.9 in
72 cm28 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
3 °C38 °F
4 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
74 cm29 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
8 °C46 °F
4 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
44 cm17 in
May
3 °C37 °F
15 °C58 °F
4 km/h3 mph
75 mm3 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
56 mm2.2 in
3 cm1 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C31 °F
8 °C47 °F
4 km/h2 mph
86 mm3.4 in
41 cm16 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C33 °F
4 km/h2 mph
104 mm4.1 in
82 cm32 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-4 °C25 °F
4 km/h2 mph
98 mm3.9 in
93 cm37 in