Climate Insights for Black Creek
Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Black Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,098 mm of precipitation falls per year. Black Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Black Creek 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 0°C. Black Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Black Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 82.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Black Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Black Creek 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 32°F. Black Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Black Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Black Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Black Creek is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,098 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 175 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 319 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 58 mm. That's 261 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Black Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 420cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 109cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Black Creek is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.3 in. That's 10.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Black Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 165in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 43in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Black Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.Black Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Black Creek 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 64 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Black Creek is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°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 Black Creek 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 Black Creek 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.