Climate Insights for Princeton
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Hozameen Range, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Princeton is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 753 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. Princeton 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Princeton experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Princeton is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 29.6 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Princeton 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Princeton experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Princeton vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, 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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Princeton vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 24°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Princeton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 753 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 22 mm. That's 93 mm less than December, 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. Princeton receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 379cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 88cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Princeton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 3.7 in less than December, 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. Princeton receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 149in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Princeton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Princeton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Princeton 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 Princeton 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.