Climate Insights for Quilchena
Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Quilchena is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 549 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 72 mm of rainfall. Quilchena 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Quilchena experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Quilchena is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 21.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Quilchena 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Quilchena experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Quilchena vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°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 Quilchena vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 62°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 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Quilchena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 549 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26 mm. That's 45 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. Quilchena receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 225cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Quilchena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 1.8 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. Quilchena receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 88in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Quilchena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Quilchena 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 January, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Quilchena is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 28 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Quilchena is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quilchena 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 Quilchena 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.