Climate Insights for Cranbrook

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low12°F low
Wettest
December
70 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cranbrook is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 552 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Cranbrook 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 -11°C. Cranbrook experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Cranbrook is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 21.7 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Cranbrook 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 12°F. Cranbrook experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -10°FebMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -11°MarMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°JunMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°JulMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 11°AugMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 11°SepMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°OctMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°DecMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 30°FAverage: 20°FMin: 12°FMarMax: 42°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°F
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Min

Cranbrook has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°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.Cranbrook has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 12°F and the daily average is 20°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 40mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 30mmAprPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 35mmDecPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 56mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 22in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Cranbrook is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26 mm. That's 45 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cranbrook receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Cranbrook is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. November and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 1.8 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Cranbrook receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 92in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Cranbrook 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 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.Cranbrook 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 4mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-6°21°F
Feb-7°20°F
Mar0°31°F
Apr5°41°F
May11°52°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct5°41°F
Nov0°32°F
Dec-5°23°F

The best time to visit Cranbrook is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Cranbrook is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook 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
-10 °C15 °F
-2 °C29 °F
5 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
42 cm17 in
Feb
-11 °C12 °F
-1 °C30 °F
5 km/h3 mph
46 mm1.8 in
40 cm16 in
Mar
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C42 °F
6 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
30 cm12 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
14 cm5 in
May
5 °C40 °F
18 °C64 °F
6 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
14 cm5 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
60 mm2.4 in
35 cm14 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C29 °F
5 km/h3 mph
70 mm2.8 in
56 cm22 in