Climate Insights for Seymour Arm

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low13°F low
Wettest
November
131 mm rain5.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Seymour Arm is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation falls per year. Seymour Arm receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Seymour Arm is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Seymour Arm experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Seymour Arm is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 46 in of precipitation falls per year. Seymour Arm receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Seymour Arm is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 13°F. Seymour Arm experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -10°MarMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°MayMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°JunMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AugMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°SepMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°DecMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 19°FMin: 13°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 22°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 37°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FDecMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°F
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Temperatures in Seymour Arm vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°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 Seymour Arm vary considerably across the year, with a 61°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 13°F and the daily average is 19°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 74mmAprPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 43mmMayPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 55mmNovPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 103mmDecPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 108mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 34inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 29inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 22inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 41inDecPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 42in
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Snow (in)

Seymour Arm is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 72 mm. That's 59 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. Seymour Arm receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 568cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 108cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Seymour Arm is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.8 in. That's 2.3 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. Seymour Arm receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 224in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 42in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Seymour Arm is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Seymour Arm is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-7°19°F
Feb-7°19°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr3°37°F
May9°49°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep10°51°F
Oct3°38°F
Nov-2°28°F
Dec-7°19°F

The best time to visit Seymour Arm is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 76 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Seymour Arm is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Seymour Arm 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 Seymour Arm 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
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
4 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
88 cm35 in
Feb
-10 °C13 °F
-3 °C27 °F
4 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
88 cm34 in
Mar
-5 °C22 °F
3 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
86 mm3.4 in
74 cm29 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
43 cm17 in
May
3 °C38 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
6 °C44 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
112 mm4.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h3 mph
100 mm3.9 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
8 °C46 °F
4 km/h3 mph
126 mm5 in
55 cm22 in
Nov
-5 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
4 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.2 in
103 cm41 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
4 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.4 in
108 cm42 in