Climate Insights for Babine

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
December
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
November
116 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Babine is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 954 mm of precipitation falls per year. Babine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Babine 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Babine experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Babine is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 37.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Babine receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Babine 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Babine experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°AugMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°OctMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: 0°NovMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°DecMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 25°FAverage: 16°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 27°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 21°FAverage: 15°FMin: 10°F
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Temperatures in Babine 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 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Babine vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 15°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 75mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 59mmMarPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 51mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 54mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 98mmDecPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 72mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 30inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 23inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 20inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 21inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 39inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 28in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Babine is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 954 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 56 mm. That's 60 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. Babine receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 455cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 98cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Babine is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.2 in. That's 2.4 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. Babine receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 179in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Babine 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 7km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Babine 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Babine 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 Babine 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
-11 °C13 °F
-5 °C23 °F
4 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
75 cm30 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-4 °C25 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
59 cm23 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
2 °C36 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
51 cm20 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C44 °F
7 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
34 cm13 in
May
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C48 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h3 mph
98 mm3.9 in
4 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
7 °C44 °F
6 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
54 cm21 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
116 mm4.6 in
98 cm39 in
Dec
-12 °C10 °F
-6 °C21 °F
4 km/h3 mph
75 mm3 in
72 cm28 in