Climate Insights for Nicholson
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
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
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
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
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.