Climate Insights for Birken

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low14°F low
Wettest
November
178 mm rain7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Birken is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,150 mm of precipitation falls per year. Birken receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birken 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 -10°C. Birken experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Birken is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 45.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Birken receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Birken 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 14°F. Birken experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°FebMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -10°MarMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -6°AprMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -3°MayMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°JunMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 4°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°NovMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°DecMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 26°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 35°FAverage: 28°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FNovMax: 32°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°F
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Temperatures in Birken vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 Birken vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 19°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 145mmFebPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 85mmMarPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 90mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 57mmMayPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 15mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 89mmNovPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 149mmDecPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 151mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 57inFebPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 33inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 35inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 22inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 35inNovPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 59inDecPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 59in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Birken is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,150 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 178 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 38 mm. That's 140 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. Birken receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 794cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 151cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Birken is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 5.5 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. Birken receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 313in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 59in. 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: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/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

Birken 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 June, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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.Birken 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Birken 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 Birken 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
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C26 °F
4 km/h3 mph
154 mm6 in
145 cm57 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-3 °C26 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
85 cm33 in
Mar
-6 °C22 °F
2 °C35 °F
5 km/h3 mph
94 mm3.7 in
90 cm35 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
5 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
71 mm2.8 in
57 cm22 in
May
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h3 mph
53 mm2.1 in
15 cm6 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
20 °C69 °F
4 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C29 °F
6 °C43 °F
4 km/h3 mph
134 mm5.3 in
89 cm35 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
178 mm7 in
149 cm59 in
Dec
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C23 °F
4 km/h3 mph
158 mm6.2 in
151 cm59 in