Climate Insights for Blue River
Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Blue River is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,201 mm of precipitation falls per year. Blue River receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blue River 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. Blue River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Blue River is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 47.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Blue River receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Blue River 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 9°F. Blue River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Blue River vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Blue River vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Blue River is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,201 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 74 mm. That's 60 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. Blue River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 647cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 120cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Blue River is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.9 in. That's 2.4 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. Blue River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 255in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 47in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Blue River 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 December, 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.Blue River 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 December, 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 Blue River 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 Blue River 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.