Climate Insights for Dawson Creek Airport

Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak
Coldest
February
-13°C low
Wettest
June
78mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dawson Creek Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 512mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 78mm of rainfall. Dawson Creek Airport 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -12° Feb Max: -5° Average: -10° Min: -13° Mar Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -9° Apr Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° May Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jul Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 11° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Sep Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Oct Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Nov Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8° Dec Max: -6° Average: -9° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Dawson Creek Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 13mm Nov Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dawson Creek Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 512mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 78mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 20mm. That's 57mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Dawson Creek Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dawson Creek Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dawson Creek Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -9 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 38cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 52cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -9°
Feb -10°
Mar -4°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 15°
Jul 17°
Aug 16°
Sep 10°
Oct
Nov -5°
Dec -9°

The best time to visit Dawson Creek Airport 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 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. 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 Dawson Creek Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-5 °C
15 km/h
27 mm
19 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-5 °C
15 km/h
25 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-9 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
25 mm
16 cm
Apr
-2 °C
9 °C
17 km/h
32 mm
12 cm
May
5 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
4 cm
Jun
9 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
17 °C
16 km/h
44 mm
1 cm
Oct
0 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
39 mm
13 cm
Nov
-8 °C
-1 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
25 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-6 °C
15 km/h
20 mm
15 cm
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