Climate Insights for Cascade

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
November
82 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cascade is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 691 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 82 mm of rainfall. Cascade 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 -8°C. Cascade experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cascade is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 27.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Cascade 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 18°F. Cascade experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -8°FebMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -8°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -3°AprMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 1°MayMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°JunMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°JulMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°AugMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°SepMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°OctMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°NovMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 36°FMin: 27°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FNovMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°F
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Cascade has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°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.Cascade has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 26°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 69mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 39mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 49mmDecPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 15inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 19inDecPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 25in
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Snow (in)

Cascade is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 691 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 82 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18 mm. That's 64 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. Cascade receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 280cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cascade is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.5 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. Cascade receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 110in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 27in. 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: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Cascade 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cascade 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 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

Jan-4°24°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar2°36°F
Apr7°44°F
May13°55°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep15°58°F
Oct7°44°F
Nov1°33°F
Dec-4°26°F

The best time to visit Cascade is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cascade is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°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 Cascade 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 Cascade 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
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C31 °F
4 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
69 cm27 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C34 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
40 cm16 in
Mar
-3 °C27 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
73 mm2.9 in
39 cm15 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h3 mph
65 mm2.6 in
9 cm4 in
May
7 °C44 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h3 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
36 mm1.4 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
4 °C39 °F
4 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
49 cm19 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C31 °F
4 km/h3 mph
80 mm3.1 in
63 cm25 in