Climate Insights for Ashcroft
Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Ashcroft is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 536 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ashcroft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ashcroft 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. Ashcroft experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ashcroft is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 21.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Ashcroft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ashcroft 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. Ashcroft experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Ashcroft has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Ashcroft has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 22°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ashcroft is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 536 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31 mm. That's 39 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. Ashcroft receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ashcroft is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.2 in. That's 1.5 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. Ashcroft receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Ashcroft is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Ashcroft 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Ashcroft is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 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 Ashcroft is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 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 Ashcroft 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 Ashcroft 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.