Climate Insights for Sparwood

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
February
-14°C low7°F low
Wettest
June
102 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sparwood is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 926 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sparwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sparwood is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Sparwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sparwood is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 36.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Sparwood receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sparwood is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 7°F. Sparwood experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -6°Average: -10°Min: -12°FebMax: -7°Average: -11°Min: -14°MarMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -8°AprMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°MayMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°JunMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°JulMax: 22°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 6°Average: 0°Min: -5°NovMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°DecMax: -7°Average: -10°Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°FAverage: 14°FMin: 10°FFebMax: 19°FAverage: 12°FMin: 7°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 42°FAverage: 31°FMin: 23°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FDecMax: 19°FAverage: 13°FMin: 9°F
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Sparwood has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Sparwood has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 7°F and the daily average is 12°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 68mmMarPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 79mmAprPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 65mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 28mmJunPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 13mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 53mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 77mmDecPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 91mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 26inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 11inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 5inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 21inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 30inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 36in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sparwood is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 926 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 56 mm. That's 46 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sparwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 541cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sparwood is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.2 in. That's 1.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sparwood receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Sparwood is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sparwood is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sparwood 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 Sparwood 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
-12 °C10 °F
-6 °C20 °F
6 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
56 cm22 in
Feb
-14 °C7 °F
-7 °C19 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
68 cm27 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
0 °C31 °F
7 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
79 cm31 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C40 °F
7 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
65 cm26 in
May
0 °C32 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h4 mph
69 mm2.7 in
28 cm11 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
102 mm4 in
13 cm5 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
56 mm2.2 in
9 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-5 °C23 °F
6 °C42 °F
7 km/h4 mph
79 mm3.1 in
53 cm21 in
Nov
-9 °C16 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
77 cm30 in
Dec
-13 °C9 °F
-7 °C19 °F
6 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
91 cm36 in