Climate Insights for Ocean Falls

Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
November
445 mm rain17.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ocean Falls is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 3,264 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ocean Falls receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ocean Falls is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, March, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Ocean Falls experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Ocean Falls is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 128.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Ocean Falls receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ocean Falls is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, March, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Ocean Falls experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°FebMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -3°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -1°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 32°FMin: 27°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 36°FMin: 30°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°F
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Temperatures in Ocean Falls vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ocean Falls vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 32°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 318mmSnow: 79mmFebPrecipitation: 277mmSnow: 104mmMarPrecipitation: 249mmSnow: 106mmAprPrecipitation: 236mmSnow: 34mmMayPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 303mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 375mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 445mmSnow: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 359mmSnow: 109mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.5inSnow (in): 31inFebPrecipitation: 10.9inSnow (in): 41inMarPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 42inAprPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 14.7inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 17.5inSnow (in): 18inDecPrecipitation: 14.1inSnow (in): 43in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ocean Falls is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,264 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 272 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 445 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 152 mm. That's 292 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ocean Falls receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 483cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 109cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Ocean Falls is a very wet location, receiving approximately 128.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17.5 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 in. That's 11.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Ocean Falls receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 190in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 43in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Ocean Falls is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Ocean Falls is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ocean Falls 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 Ocean Falls 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
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C39 °F
8 km/h5 mph
318 mm12.5 in
79 cm31 in
Feb
-3 °C27 °F
4 °C39 °F
7 km/h5 mph
277 mm10.9 in
104 cm41 in
Mar
-1 °C30 °F
7 °C45 °F
6 km/h4 mph
249 mm9.8 in
106 cm42 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h4 mph
236 mm9.3 in
34 cm14 in
May
6 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
20 °C67 °F
4 km/h3 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
303 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
375 mm14.7 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h5 mph
445 mm17.5 in
47 cm18 in
Dec
-1 °C29 °F
3 °C37 °F
8 km/h5 mph
359 mm14.1 in
109 cm43 in