Climate Insights for Cottonwood

Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low14°F low
Wettest
October
77 mm rain3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cottonwood is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 718 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cottonwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cottonwood 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 -10°C. Cottonwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cottonwood is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 28.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Cottonwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cottonwood 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 14°F. Cottonwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°FebMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -10°MarMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -1°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°JulMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°SepMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 1°NovMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -3°DecMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 20°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 42°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 26°FDecMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°F
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Temperatures in Cottonwood vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°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 Cottonwood vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 20°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 44mmFebPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 50mmMarPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 52mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 20inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 20in
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Cottonwood is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 718 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 42 mm. That's 35 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. Cottonwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 233cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cottonwood is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 3 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.7 in. That's 1.4 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. Cottonwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 92in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 20in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Cottonwood is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Cottonwood is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-5°23°F
Feb-7°20°F
Mar0°31°F
Apr5°40°F
May11°52°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul16°62°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep11°52°F
Oct4°40°F
Nov-1°31°F
Dec-6°21°F

The best time to visit Cottonwood is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cottonwood is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 14°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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 °C29 °F
10 km/h6 mph
53 mm2.1 in
44 cm17 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-2 °C29 °F
9 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.2 in
50 cm20 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C42 °F
9 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
28 cm11 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
8 cm3 in
May
5 °C40 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.3 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h3 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h6 mph
77 mm3 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-3 °C26 °F
3 °C37 °F
11 km/h7 mph
70 mm2.8 in
35 cm14 in
Dec
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C27 °F
10 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
52 cm20 in