Climate Insights for Smithers

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low11°F low
Wettest
November
140 mm rain5.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Smithers is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,050 mm of precipitation falls per year. Smithers receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Smithers 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. Smithers experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Smithers is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 41.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Smithers receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Smithers 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 11°F. Smithers experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -10°FebMax: -3°Average: -8°Min: -12°MarMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -3°MayMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°JunMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 5°JulMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°AugMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°SepMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°OctMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -1°NovMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°DecMax: -6°Average: -9°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 26°FAverage: 17°FMin: 11°FMarMax: 36°FAverage: 27°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 34°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 22°FDecMax: 22°FAverage: 16°FMin: 12°F
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Temperatures in Smithers vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Smithers vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 98mmFebPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 78mmMarPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 62mmAprPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 70mmNovPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 119mmDecPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 100mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 39inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 31inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 24inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 16inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 4inJunPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 28inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 47inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 39in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Smithers is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,050 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 140 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 61 mm. That's 79 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. Smithers receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 589cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 119cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Smithers is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.4 in. That's 3.1 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. Smithers receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 232in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 47in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Smithers is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Smithers 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Smithers 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 Smithers 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 °C24 °F
4 km/h3 mph
100 mm3.9 in
98 cm39 in
Feb
-12 °C11 °F
-3 °C26 °F
5 km/h3 mph
81 mm3.2 in
78 cm31 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
2 °C36 °F
6 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
62 cm24 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
6 °C43 °F
6 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
41 cm16 in
May
2 °C35 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
11 cm4 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
16 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
6 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
104 mm4.1 in
8 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
6 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
117 mm4.6 in
70 cm28 in
Nov
-5 °C22 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
140 mm5.5 in
119 cm47 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-6 °C22 °F
4 km/h3 mph
103 mm4.1 in
100 cm39 in