Climate Insights for Bear Lake

Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
December
-14°C low6°F low
Wettest
November
121 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bear Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bear Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bear 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Bear Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bear Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 40.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Bear Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bear 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Bear Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -12°FebMax: -6°Average: -11°Min: -14°MarMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -9°AprMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°JunMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°SepMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°OctMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°DecMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -14°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 10°FFebMax: 20°FAverage: 12°FMin: 7°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FDecMax: 16°FAverage: 11°FMin: 6°F
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Min

Temperatures in Bear Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bear Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 62mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 64mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 51mmMayPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 69mmNovPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 115mmDecPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 77mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 24inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 25inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 27inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 45inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 30in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bear Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,017 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 61 mm. That's 59 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. Bear Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 545cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 115cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bear Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.4 in. That's 2.3 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. Bear Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 215in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 45in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/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: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/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

Bear 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 December, 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.Bear 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 December, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bear 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 Bear 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
-12 °C10 °F
-7 °C20 °F
5 km/h3 mph
81 mm3.2 in
81 cm32 in
Feb
-14 °C7 °F
-6 °C20 °F
5 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.5 in
62 cm24 in
Mar
-9 °C17 °F
0 °C32 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.5 in
64 cm25 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C40 °F
7 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
51 cm20 in
May
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
15 cm6 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
15 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
92 mm3.6 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
6 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
10 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C40 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.7 in
69 cm27 in
Nov
-8 °C17 °F
-3 °C27 °F
6 km/h3 mph
121 mm4.7 in
115 cm45 in
Dec
-14 °C6 °F
-9 °C16 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
77 cm30 in