Climate Insights for Dease Lake Airport

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
18°C peak
Coldest
December
-17°C low
Wettest
August
102mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dease Lake Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 665mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Dease Lake 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 200cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -13° Min: -16° Feb Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -16° Mar Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -12° Apr Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jul Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 8° Aug Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Sep Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Oct Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -2° Nov Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -12° Dec Max: -10° Average: -14° Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dease Lake Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 30mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 21mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dease Lake Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 665mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 102mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 29mm. That's 73mm less than August, 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 200cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Dease Lake Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dease Lake Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dease Lake 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -12 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -17 to -7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 103mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Expect around 80cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dease Lake 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
-16 °C
-9 °C
10 km/h
39 mm
30 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-7 °C
11 km/h
35 mm
27 cm
Mar Current
-12 °C
-1 °C
12 km/h
29 mm
23 cm
Apr
-5 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
36 mm
21 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
13 km/h
56 mm
9 cm
Jun
5 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
79 mm
3 cm
Jul
8 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
102 mm
2 cm
Sep
2 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
68 mm
5 cm
Oct
-2 °C
4 °C
12 km/h
48 mm
21 cm
Nov
-12 °C
-5 °C
10 km/h
49 mm
36 cm
Dec
-17 °C
-10 °C
10 km/h
29 mm
23 cm
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