Climate Insights for Fairmont Hot Springs Airport

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
December
-11°C low
Wettest
November
80mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 666mm of precipitation falls per year. Fairmont Hot Springs Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fairmont Hot Springs 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, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Fairmont Hot Springs Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10° Mar Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Apr Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -1° May Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Aug Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Sep Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 6° Oct Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Nov Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Fairmont Hot Springs 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 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°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: 42mm Snow: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 19mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 42mm Dec Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 45mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 666mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 80mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 49mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Fairmont Hot Springs Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 234cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/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 Fairmont Hot Springs Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Fairmont Hot Springs 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 190mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Expect around 110cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -7°
Mar -1°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Fairmont Hot Springs Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°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 Fairmont Hot Springs 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
-10 °C
-3 °C
6 km/h
42 mm
32 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-2 °C
7 km/h
50 mm
33 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
63 mm
35 cm
Apr
-1 °C
9 °C
8 km/h
52 mm
19 cm
May
3 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
54 mm
5 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
77 mm
2 cm
Jul
11 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
44 mm
2 cm
Oct
0 °C
9 °C
7 km/h
67 mm
18 cm
Nov
-6 °C
1 °C
6 km/h
80 mm
42 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
5 km/h
66 mm
45 cm
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