Climate Insights for Nicholson

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
December
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
June
111 mm rain4.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nicholson is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 908 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nicholson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nicholson 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 -15°C. Nicholson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Nicholson is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 35.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Nicholson receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nicholson 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 5°F. Nicholson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -13°FebMax: -5°Average: -10°Min: -13°MarMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -8°AprMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 0°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°JulMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°AugMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°SepMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°OctMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°NovMax: -2°Average: -7°Min: -11°DecMax: -8°Average: -12°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FFebMax: 22°FAverage: 14°FMin: 8°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 32°FMin: 24°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 45°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 19°FMin: 11°FDecMax: 18°FAverage: 11°FMin: 5°F
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Nicholson 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 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.Nicholson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 5°F and the daily average is 11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 58mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 61mmMarPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 63mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 79mmDecPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 83mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 23inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 24inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 25inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 23inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 31inDecPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 33in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Nicholson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 908 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 58 mm. That's 54 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nicholson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 466cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Nicholson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.3 in. That's 2.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nicholson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 183in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Nicholson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Nicholson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson 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
-13 °C8 °F
-6 °C21 °F
4 km/h2 mph
58 mm2.3 in
58 cm23 in
Feb
-13 °C8 °F
-5 °C22 °F
4 km/h2 mph
61 mm2.4 in
61 cm24 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
1 °C33 °F
4 km/h2 mph
68 mm2.7 in
63 cm25 in
Apr
-4 °C24 °F
5 °C41 °F
4 km/h3 mph
61 mm2.4 in
43 cm17 in
May
0 °C33 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
13 cm5 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h2 mph
71 mm2.8 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C42 °F
4 km/h2 mph
85 mm3.3 in
57 cm23 in
Nov
-11 °C11 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
85 mm3.4 in
79 cm31 in
Dec
-15 °C5 °F
-8 °C18 °F
3 km/h2 mph
84 mm3.3 in
83 cm33 in