Climate Insights for St. Andrews By The Lake
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in St. Andrews By The Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 752 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. St. Andrews By The Lake 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°C. St. Andrews By The Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in St. Andrews By The Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 29.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. St. Andrews By The Lake 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 19°F. St. Andrews By The Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in St. Andrews By The Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in St. Andrews By The Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 65°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°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 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
St. Andrews By The Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 752 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 27 mm. That's 71 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. St. Andrews By The Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 351cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 80cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.St. Andrews By The Lake is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.1 in. That's 2.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. St. Andrews By The Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 138in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
St. Andrews By The Lake 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 September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.St. Andrews By The Lake 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit St. Andrews By The Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit St. Andrews By The Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 19°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for St. Andrews By The Lake 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 St. Andrews By The Lake 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.