Climate Insights for Shearwater
Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Shearwater is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 3,181 mm of precipitation falls per year. Shearwater receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shearwater is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Shearwater experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Shearwater is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 125.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Shearwater receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shearwater is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 30°F. Shearwater experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Shearwater vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shearwater vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Shearwater is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,181 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 265 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 439 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 140 mm. That's 299 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. Shearwater receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Shearwater is a very wet location, receiving approximately 125.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17.3 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.5 in. That's 11.8 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. Shearwater receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 103in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Shearwater 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 November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Shearwater 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 November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shearwater 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 Shearwater 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.