Climate Insights for Rose Lake
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Rose Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 692 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rose Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rose Lake 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 -12°C. Rose Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Rose Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 27.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Rose Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rose Lake 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 10°F. Rose Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Rose Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Rose Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Rose Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 692 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 35 mm. That's 50 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. Rose Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 288cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Rose Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.4 in. That's 2 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. Rose Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 114in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Rose Lake 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.Rose Lake 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rose Lake 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 Rose Lake 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.