Climate Insights for Bear Lake

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low11°F low
Wettest
November
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bear Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 806 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: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Bear Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bear Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 31.7 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: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 11°F. Bear Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -3°Average: -8°Min: -12°MarMax: 4°Average: -2°Min: -7°AprMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°JunMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -5°DecMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 26°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 28°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 38°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 28°FMin: 23°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°F
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Temperatures in Bear Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bear Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 64mmDecPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 64mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 20inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 8inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 25inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 25in
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Snow (in)

Bear Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 806 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 43 mm. That's 56 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 298cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bear Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.7 in. That's 2.2 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 117in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Bear Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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°19°F
Feb-8°17°F
Mar-2°28°F
Apr4°38°F
May11°51°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep10°51°F
Oct4°38°F
Nov-3°28°F
Dec-8°17°F

The best time to visit Bear Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bear Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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 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
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
9 km/h6 mph
64 mm2.5 in
56 cm22 in
Feb
-12 °C11 °F
-3 °C26 °F
10 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.2 in
51 cm20 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
4 °C39 °F
9 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
33 cm13 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h6 mph
43 mm1.7 in
9 cm3 in
May
4 °C40 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
20 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
9 km/h6 mph
86 mm3.4 in
20 cm8 in
Nov
-5 °C23 °F
1 °C33 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
64 cm25 in
Dec
-11 °C11 °F
-5 °C23 °F
9 km/h6 mph
74 mm2.9 in
64 cm25 in