Climate Insights for Sointula
Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Sointula is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,390 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sointula receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sointula 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Sointula is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 94.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Sointula receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sointula 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 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 23in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Sointula 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 14°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.Sointula sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°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 38°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sointula is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,390 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 362 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 81 mm. That's 281 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.Sointula is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.2 in. That's 11.1 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 23in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.
Wind
Sointula is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Sointula is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 11mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sointula 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 Sointula 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.