Climate Insights for Bell II
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Bell II is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bell II receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bell II 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 -13°C. Bell II experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bell II is cold. The average annual temperature is 32°F and approximately 53.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Bell II receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bell II 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 8°F. Bell II experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bell II vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bell II vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 12°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bell II is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,364 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 177 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 75 mm. That's 102 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. Bell II receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 901cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 175cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bell II is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 in. That's 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. Bell II receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 355in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 69in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bell II is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bell II 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 Bell II 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 Bell II 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.