Climate Insights for Boswell

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low14°F low
Wettest
November
131 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Boswell is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,037 mm of precipitation falls per year. Boswell receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Boswell 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Boswell experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Boswell is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 40.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Boswell receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Boswell 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°F. Boswell experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°FebMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°MarMax: 2°Average: -2°Min: -6°AprMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -2°MayMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°DecMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 35°FAverage: 28°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 26°FAverage: 22°FMin: 18°F
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Temperatures in Boswell vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Boswell vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 61°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 87mmMarPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 91mmAprPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 58mmMayPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 51mmNovPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 116mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 37inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 34inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 36inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 23inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 20inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 41inDecPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 46in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Boswell is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,037 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 37 mm. That's 94 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Boswell receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 618cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 116cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Boswell is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 3.7 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Boswell receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 243in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 46in. 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: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Boswell 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 July, 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.Boswell 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 July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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

Jan-7°20°F
Feb-7°19°F
Mar-2°28°F
Apr2°35°F
May7°44°F
Jun11°52°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°53°F
Oct4°39°F
Nov-2°29°F
Dec-6°22°F

The best time to visit Boswell is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Boswell is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Boswell 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 Boswell 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
-4 °C25 °F
4 km/h2 mph
95 mm3.7 in
93 cm37 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
5 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
87 cm34 in
Mar
-6 °C22 °F
2 °C35 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
91 cm36 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
6 °C43 °F
5 km/h3 mph
88 mm3.4 in
58 cm23 in
May
2 °C35 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
12 cm5 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
107 mm4.2 in
51 cm20 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
1 °C33 °F
5 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.2 in
103 cm41 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
-3 °C26 °F
4 km/h3 mph
123 mm4.9 in
116 cm46 in