Climate Insights for Baynes Lake

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
December
72 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Baynes Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 611 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 72 mm of rainfall. Baynes Lake 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 -11°C. Baynes Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Baynes Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 24.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Baynes Lake 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 12°F. Baynes Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -10°FebMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°MarMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°AugMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 11°SepMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 20°FMin: 12°FMarMax: 41°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°F
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Baynes Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.Baynes Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 20°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 55mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 16inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 22in
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Snow (in)

Baynes Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 611 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 45 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Baynes Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 242cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Baynes Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.8 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Baynes Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/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: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Baynes Lake 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 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Baynes Lake is relatively calm, 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 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

Jan-6°21°F
Feb-7°20°F
Mar-1°31°F
Apr5°40°F
May11°51°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct5°42°F
Nov0°32°F
Dec-4°24°F

The best time to visit Baynes Lake 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 30 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Baynes Lake 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 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°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 Baynes 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 Baynes 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 °C15 °F
-2 °C29 °F
5 km/h3 mph
46 mm1.8 in
41 cm16 in
Feb
-11 °C12 °F
-2 °C29 °F
6 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
42 cm17 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C41 °F
6 km/h4 mph
51 mm2 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
7 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
16 cm6 in
May
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
62 mm2.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
35 mm1.4 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
14 cm6 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C38 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
36 cm14 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C30 °F
5 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
55 cm22 in