Climate Insights for Brisco
Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Brisco is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 708 mm of precipitation falls per year. Brisco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brisco 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 -15°C. Brisco experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Brisco is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 27.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Brisco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brisco 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 5°F. Brisco experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Brisco has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Brisco has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 5°F and the daily average is 12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Brisco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 708 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 37 mm. That's 76 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Brisco receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 296cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Brisco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 3 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Brisco receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 116in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Brisco 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 April, averaging 4km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Brisco 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
The best time to visit Brisco is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -15°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Brisco is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°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 Brisco 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 Brisco 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.