Climate Insights for Shirley

Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
November
304 mm rain12 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shirley is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,817 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 304 mm of rainfall. Shirley 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 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 126cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Shirley is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 71.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 12 in of rainfall. Shirley 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 36°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°AprMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 8°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°SepMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°DecMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°F
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Shirley sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Shirley sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 68°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 60°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 38°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 280mmSnow: 27mmFebPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 36mmMarPrecipitation: 172mmSnow: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 125mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 221mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 304mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 290mmSnow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 11inFebPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 6inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 12inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 11.4inSnow (in): 14in
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Snow (in)

Shirley is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,817 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 304 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16 mm. That's 289 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 126cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.Shirley is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 11.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 14in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Shirley is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Shirley is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°40°F
Feb4°38°F
Mar5°42°F
Apr7°45°F
May10°50°F
Jun12°54°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug16°60°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct10°50°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec4°40°F

The best time to visit Shirley is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Shirley is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shirley 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 Shirley 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
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
10 km/h7 mph
280 mm11 in
27 cm11 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
6 °C42 °F
11 km/h7 mph
167 mm6.6 in
36 cm14 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
9 km/h6 mph
172 mm6.8 in
15 cm6 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
10 °C51 °F
9 km/h6 mph
125 mm4.9 in
4 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C53 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
12 °C54 °F
9 km/h6 mph
221 mm8.7 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
9 °C47 °F
11 km/h7 mph
304 mm12 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
11 km/h7 mph
290 mm11.4 in
34 cm14 in