Climate Insights for Coal Harbour

Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
November
351 mm rain13.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Coal Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,469 mm of precipitation falls per year. Coal Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Coal Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Coal Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Coal Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 97.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Coal Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Coal Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Coal Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 1°AprMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
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Coal Harbour sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Coal Harbour sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 68°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 59°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 291mmSnow: 36mmFebPrecipitation: 212mmSnow: 50mmMarPrecipitation: 246mmSnow: 56mmAprPrecipitation: 196mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 199mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 271mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 351mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 294mmSnow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.5inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 20inMarPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 22inAprPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 13.8inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 11.6inSnow (in): 13in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Coal Harbour is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,469 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 351 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 76 mm. That's 275 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Coal Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 203cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Coal Harbour is a very wet location, receiving approximately 97.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 in. That's 10.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Coal Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 80in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Coal Harbour 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 January, 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.Coal Harbour is relatively calm, 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 January, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coal Harbour 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 Coal Harbour 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
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
291 mm11.5 in
36 cm14 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h5 mph
212 mm8.3 in
50 cm20 in
Mar
1 °C35 °F
8 °C46 °F
7 km/h4 mph
246 mm9.7 in
56 cm22 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
10 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
196 mm7.7 in
14 cm6 in
May
6 °C43 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
125 mm4.9 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h5 mph
271 mm10.7 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
8 °C47 °F
8 km/h5 mph
351 mm13.8 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
8 km/h5 mph
294 mm11.6 in
33 cm13 in