Climate Insights for Bull River

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low11°F low
Wettest
December
74 mm rain2.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bull River is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 609 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 74 mm of rainfall. Bull 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Bull River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bull River is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 24 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2.9 in of rainfall. Bull 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 11°F. Bull River experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -10°FebMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°MarMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°AugMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 11°SepMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°DecMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 20°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 19°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 41°FAverage: 31°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 51°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°F
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Bull River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.Bull River has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 19°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 43mmMarPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 34mmAprPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 39mmDecPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 60mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 18inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 14inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 24in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Bull River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 609 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 48 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bull River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 256cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bull River is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 1.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bull River receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 101in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/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: 2mph
Wind Speed

Bull 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 6km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bull 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 January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-6°20°F
Feb-7°19°F
Mar-1°31°F
Apr5°40°F
May11°51°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct5°41°F
Nov0°32°F
Dec-5°22°F

The best time to visit Bull River is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bull River is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bull 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 Bull 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C14 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
49 mm1.9 in
45 cm18 in
Feb
-11 °C11 °F
-2 °C29 °F
5 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
43 cm17 in
Mar
-5 °C22 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
34 cm14 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
16 cm6 in
May
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.3 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
26 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
32 mm1.3 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
11 °C51 °F
4 km/h3 mph
56 mm2.2 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C38 °F
4 km/h3 mph
67 mm2.7 in
39 cm15 in
Dec
-8 °C17 °F
-2 °C29 °F
4 km/h2 mph
74 mm2.9 in
60 cm24 in