Climate Insights for Princeton

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Hozameen Range, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
December
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -4°AprMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -1°MayMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°AugMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -3°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 24°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 40°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 38°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 69mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 61mmMarPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 46mmAprPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 27mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 22mmNovPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 53mmDecPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 88mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 24inMarPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 18inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 11inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 9inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 21inDecPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 34in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

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

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C19 °F
0 °C31 °F
7 km/h4 mph
85 mm3.3 in
69 cm27 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
0 °C31 °F
8 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
61 cm24 in
Mar
-4 °C24 °F
4 °C40 °F
8 km/h5 mph
59 mm2.3 in
46 cm18 in
Apr
-1 °C31 °F
9 °C49 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
27 cm11 in
May
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
38 mm1.5 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
7 km/h4 mph
80 mm3.1 in
22 cm9 in
Nov
-3 °C27 °F
3 °C37 °F
7 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
53 cm21 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C30 °F
7 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
88 cm34 in