Climate Insights for Bearskin Lake
Kenora District, Ontario, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Bearskin Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 658 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 101 mm of rainfall. Bearskin 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 -24°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 199cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Bearskin Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 25.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Bearskin 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°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Bearskin Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 46°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -19°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.Bearskin Lake has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 83°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 63°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -11°F and an average temperature of -3°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 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bearskin Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 658 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22 mm. That's 79 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 199cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.Bearskin Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 3.1 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 78in accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Bearskin Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.Bearskin Lake is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, 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 Bearskin Lake is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 80 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bearskin Lake is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bearskin 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 Bearskin 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.