Climate Insights for Canim Lake 5
British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Canim Lake 5 is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 895 mm of precipitation falls per year. Canim Lake 5 receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Canim Lake 5 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Canim Lake 5 experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Canim Lake 5 is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 35.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Canim Lake 5 receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Canim Lake 5 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°F. Canim Lake 5 experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Canim Lake 5 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 22°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Canim Lake 5 vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 18°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 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Canim Lake 5 is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 895 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 50 mm. That's 46 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Canim Lake 5 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 391cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Canim Lake 5 is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2 in. That's 1.8 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Canim Lake 5 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 154in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Canim Lake 5 is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Canim Lake 5 is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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
The best time to visit Canim Lake 5 is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Canim Lake 5 is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Canim Lake 5 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 Canim Lake 5 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.