Climate Insights for Dease Lake

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
December
-17°C low1°F low
Wettest
August
106 mm rain4.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Dease Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 712 mm of precipitation falls per year. Dease Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dease Lake 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. Dease Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Dease Lake is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 28 in of precipitation falls per year. Dease Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dease Lake 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 1°F. Dease Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -9°Average: -13°Min: -16°FebMax: -8°Average: -13°Min: -17°MarMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -12°AprMax: 5°Average: -1°Min: -5°MayMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°JunMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°SepMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 3°OctMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -11°DecMax: -11°Average: -15°Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°FAverage: 8°FMin: 3°FFebMax: 18°FAverage: 8°FMin: 1°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 19°FMin: 11°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°FDecMax: 12°FAverage: 6°FMin: 1°F
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Temperatures in Dease Lake 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 -15°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.Temperatures in Dease Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 54°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 1°F and an average temperature of 6°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 38mmFebPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 37mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 31mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 38mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 12inNovPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 20inDecPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Dease Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 712 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 31 mm. That's 74 mm 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. Dease Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Dease Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.2 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.2 in. That's 2.9 in 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. Dease Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 111in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 20in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Dease Lake 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 April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Dease Lake 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 April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dease Lake 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 Dease Lake 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
-16 °C3 °F
-9 °C15 °F
8 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
38 cm15 in
Feb
-17 °C1 °F
-8 °C18 °F
7 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
37 cm15 in
Mar
-12 °C11 °F
-1 °C30 °F
8 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
31 cm12 in
Apr
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C41 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
32 cm13 in
May
1 °C34 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
14 cm5 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h5 mph
86 mm3.4 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
106 mm4.2 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
8 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
4 °C40 °F
8 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
31 cm12 in
Nov
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
7 km/h5 mph
52 mm2 in
50 cm20 in
Dec
-17 °C1 °F
-11 °C12 °F
8 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
38 cm15 in