Climate Insights for Poplar Creek

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
December
-13°C low9°F low
Wettest
November
133 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Poplar Creek is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation falls per year. Poplar Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Poplar Creek is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Poplar Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Poplar Creek is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 46.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Poplar Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Poplar Creek is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 9°F. Poplar Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -11°FebMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -7°AprMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -4°MayMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 0°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°NovMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -9°DecMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°FAverage: 16°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 16°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 26°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 41°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FNovMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 16°FDecMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 9°F
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Min

Temperatures in Poplar Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Poplar Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 14°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 92mmFebPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 101mmMarPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 97mmAprPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 65mmMayPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 81mmNovPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 120mmDecPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 129mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 36inFebPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 40inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 38inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 26inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 7inJunPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 32inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 47inDecPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 51in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Poplar Creek is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 133 mm of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 57 mm. That's 77 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Poplar Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 718cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 129cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Poplar Creek is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. December and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.2 in. That's 3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Poplar Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 283in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 51in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/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: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Poplar Creek 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 July, 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.Poplar Creek 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 July, 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 Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek 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
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C22 °F
3 km/h2 mph
92 mm3.6 in
92 cm36 in
Feb
-12 °C11 °F
-5 °C23 °F
4 km/h2 mph
102 mm4 in
101 cm40 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C34 °F
4 km/h2 mph
104 mm4.1 in
97 cm38 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C41 °F
4 km/h2 mph
88 mm3.5 in
65 cm26 in
May
0 °C33 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm2.9 in
18 cm7 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.7 in
8 cm3 in
Jul
9 °C47 °F
21 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C47 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
15 °C60 °F
4 km/h2 mph
82 mm3.2 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C42 °F
4 km/h2 mph
117 mm4.6 in
81 cm32 in
Nov
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C29 °F
3 km/h2 mph
133 mm5.2 in
120 cm47 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-7 °C20 °F
3 km/h2 mph
132 mm5.2 in
129 cm51 in