Climate Insights for Bella Coola
Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Bella Coola is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 2,626 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bella Coola receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bella Coola 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 -8°C. Bella Coola experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bella Coola is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 103.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Bella Coola receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bella Coola 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 18°F. Bella Coola experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bella Coola vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bella Coola vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 23°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bella Coola is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,626 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 219 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 384 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 125 mm. That's 259 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bella Coola receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1392cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 273cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bella Coola is a very wet location, receiving approximately 103.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.9 in. That's 10.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bella Coola receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 548in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 108in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bella Coola is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bella Coola 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 December, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bella Coola 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 Bella Coola 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.