Climate Insights for Rose Lake

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
November
85 mm rain3.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -3°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 7°JulMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°AugMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°DecMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 17°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 27°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 37°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 51mmFebPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 61mmDecPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 53mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 20inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 12inNovPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 24inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 21in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C13 °F
-4 °C25 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
51 cm20 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-3 °C27 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
41 cm16 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
3 °C38 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
31 cm12 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
16 cm6 in
May
3 °C38 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
4 cm1 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
19 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
68 mm2.7 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
8 °C46 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm3 in
30 cm12 in
Nov
-4 °C25 °F
1 °C34 °F
8 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
61 cm24 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
6 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.3 in
53 cm21 in