Climate Insights for Paterson, CA - Airpult Climate Insights for Paterson ============================= Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, [Canada](https://airpult.com/climate/ca) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/ca/paterson/58kef8syjew8sdvx7emld)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/ca)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/ca/paterson/58kef8syjew8sdvx7emld) Hottest July 28°C peak (83°F peak) Coldest January -8°C low (18°F low) Wettest November 110 mm rain (4.3 in rain) Best to Visit June, July, August Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Paterson is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 866 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 110 mm of rainfall. Paterson 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Paterson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December. (The climate in Paterson is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 34.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Paterson 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Paterson experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.) Temperature ----------- -10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecMaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecMaxAverageMin) Paterson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°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 8°C shift in average temperatures. (Paterson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 24°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPrecipitationSnow (0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPrecipitationSnow (in)) Paterson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 866 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 91 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Paterson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 361cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover. (Paterson is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 3.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Paterson receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 142in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.) Wind ---- 0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWind Speed (0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWind Speed) Paterson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/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. (Paterson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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.) Best Time to Visit ------------------ Jan-5° (24°F) Feb-4° (25°F) Mar1° (35°F) Apr6° (44°F) May12° (54°F) Jun16° (60°F) Jul21° (69°F) Aug20° (68°F) Sep14° (58°F) Oct6° (43°F) Nov1° (33°F) Dec-4° (25°F) The best time to visit Paterson is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans. (The best time to visit Paterson is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°F. 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 Paterson 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 Paterson 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 -8 °C (18 °F) -1 °C (30 °F) 4 km/h (2 mph) 97 mm (3.8 in) 84 cm (33 in) Feb -7 °C (19 °F) 1 °C (33 °F) 4 km/h (3 mph) 72 mm (2.8 in) 56 cm (22 in) Mar -3 °C (27 °F) 7 °C (44 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 92 mm (3.6 in) 53 cm (21 in) Apr 1 °C (34 °F) 12 °C (54 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 76 mm (3 in) 14 cm (5 in) May 6 °C (44 °F) 19 °C (66 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 80 mm (3.1 in) 1 cm (0 in) Jun 9 °C (49 °F) 22 °C (72 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 59 mm (2.3 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 13 °C (55 °F) 28 °C (83 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 19 mm (0.8 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 12 °C (54 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 29 mm (1.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 8 °C (47 °F) 21 °C (71 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 44 mm (1.7 in) 1 cm (1 in) OctCurrent 2 °C (36 °F) 12 °C (53 °F) 4 km/h (3 mph) 81 mm (3.2 in) 11 cm (4 in) Nov -2 °C (29 °F) 4 °C (39 °F) 4 km/h (2 mph) 110 mm (4.3 in) 59 cm (23 in) Dec -6 °C (21 °F) -1 °C (31 °F) 4 km/h (2 mph) 108 mm (4.2 in) 81 cm (32 in)