Climate Insights for Spillimacheen
Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Spillimacheen is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 644 mm of precipitation falls per year. Spillimacheen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spillimacheen 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Spillimacheen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Spillimacheen is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 25.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Spillimacheen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spillimacheen 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°F. Spillimacheen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Spillimacheen has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Spillimacheen has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 59°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 3°F and an average temperature of 10°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Spillimacheen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 644 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 37 mm. That's 61 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Spillimacheen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 305cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Spillimacheen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.5 in. That's 2.4 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Spillimacheen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 120in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Spillimacheen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Spillimacheen 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 June, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Spillimacheen is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 55 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -16°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Spillimacheen is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°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 Spillimacheen 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 Spillimacheen 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.