Climate Insights for Skidegate
North Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Skidegate is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,694 mm of precipitation falls per year. Skidegate receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skidegate 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Skidegate is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 66.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Skidegate receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skidegate 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 27in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Skidegate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Skidegate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 62°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 58°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Skidegate is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,694 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 65 mm. That's 158 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Skidegate is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.6 in. That's 6.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 27in accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 7in.
Wind
Skidegate is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 20km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Skidegate is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skidegate 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 Skidegate 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.