Climate Insights for Burns Lake Airport

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
21°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
November
76mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Burns Lake Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 661mm of precipitation falls per year. Burns Lake Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burns Lake Airport 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Burns Lake Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -10° Feb Max: -2° Average: -8° Min: -11° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Apr Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Nov Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Dec Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Burns Lake Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 40mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 40mm Dec Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Burns Lake Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 661mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 76mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 35mm. That's 41mm 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. Burns Lake Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 204cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Burns Lake Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Burns Lake Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Burns Lake Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 174mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 61cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 154mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 105cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burns Lake Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-4 °C
9 km/h
59 mm
40 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-2 °C
11 km/h
46 mm
31 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
3 °C
13 km/h
35 mm
22 cm
Apr
-2 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
12 cm
May
4 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
47 mm
4 cm
Jun
7 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
66 mm
1 cm
Oct
1 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
70 mm
20 cm
Nov
-4 °C
1 °C
12 km/h
76 mm
40 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-5 °C
9 km/h
50 mm
34 cm
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