Climate Insights for Birch Island

Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low13°F low
Wettest
October
95 mm rain3.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Birch Island is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 906 mm of precipitation falls per year. Birch Island receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birch Island 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°C. Birch Island experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Birch Island is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 35.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Birch Island receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birch Island 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 13°F. Birch Island experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°MarMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 10°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -4°DecMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°F
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Temperatures in Birch Island vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Birch Island vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 19°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 65mmFebPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 66mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 21mmMayPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 61mmDecPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 81mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 26inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 26inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 16inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 8inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 24inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 32in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Birch Island is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 906 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 54 mm. That's 41 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Birch Island receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 371cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 81cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Birch Island is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.1 in. That's 1.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Birch Island receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 146in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 32in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Birch Island 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 April, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Birch Island 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 April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-7°19°F
Feb-7°19°F
Mar-1°31°F
Apr4°39°F
May10°51°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct4°39°F
Nov-1°29°F
Dec-7°19°F

The best time to visit Birch Island is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 65 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Birch Island is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°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 Birch Island 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 Birch Island 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 °C13 °F
-3 °C26 °F
4 km/h3 mph
67 mm2.6 in
65 cm26 in
Feb
-11 °C13 °F
-2 °C28 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
66 cm26 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
41 cm16 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
54 mm2.1 in
21 cm8 in
May
4 °C39 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
18 °C64 °F
4 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.7 in
33 cm13 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
2 °C35 °F
5 km/h3 mph
91 mm3.6 in
61 cm24 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
-3 °C26 °F
5 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
81 cm32 in