Climate Insights for Cracroft
Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Cracroft is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2,119 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cracroft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cracroft 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 -2°C. Cracroft experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cracroft is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 83.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Cracroft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cracroft 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 29°F. Cracroft experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Cracroft vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August 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 -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Cracroft vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Cracroft is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,119 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 305 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 74 mm. That's 231 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. Cracroft receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 463cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 119cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cracroft is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.9 in. That's 9.1 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. Cracroft receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 182in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 47in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Cracroft is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cracroft 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cracroft is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 83 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°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 Cracroft is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°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 Cracroft 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 Cracroft 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.