Climate Insights for Stewart

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
15°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low14°F low
Wettest
November
349 mm rain13.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stewart is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 2,741 mm of precipitation falls per year. Stewart receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stewart 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 -10°C. Stewart experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Stewart is cold. The average annual temperature is 34°F and approximately 107.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Stewart receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stewart 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°F. Stewart experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -6°Min: -8°FebMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -10°MarMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°AprMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JunMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°JulMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°AugMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°SepMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 4°OctMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°DecMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 21°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 18°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FNovMax: 28°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FDecMax: 22°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°F
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Temperatures in Stewart vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Stewart vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 18°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 306mmSnow: 304mmFebPrecipitation: 230mmSnow: 228mmMarPrecipitation: 183mmSnow: 182mmAprPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 158mmMayPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 72mmJunPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 219mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 254mmSnow: 31mmOctPrecipitation: 291mmSnow: 197mmNovPrecipitation: 349mmSnow: 319mmDecPrecipitation: 292mmSnow: 283mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62in64in66in68in70in72in74in76in78in80in82in84in86in88in90in92in94in96in98in100in102in104in106in108in110in112in114in116in118in120in122in124in126inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.1inSnow (in): 120inFebPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 90inMarPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 72inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 62inMayPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 29inJunPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 12inOctPrecipitation: 11.5inSnow (in): 78inNovPrecipitation: 13.7inSnow (in): 126inDecPrecipitation: 11.5inSnow (in): 111in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Stewart is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,741 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 349 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 142 mm. That's 207 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. Stewart receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1793cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 319cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Stewart is a very wet location, receiving approximately 107.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 5.6 in. That's 8.1 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. Stewart receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 706in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 126in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Stewart 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Stewart 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 February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stewart 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 Stewart 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
-8 °C18 °F
-4 °C25 °F
6 km/h4 mph
306 mm12.1 in
304 cm120 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
-5 °C23 °F
6 km/h4 mph
230 mm9 in
228 cm90 in
Mar
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C31 °F
6 km/h4 mph
183 mm7.2 in
182 cm72 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
2 °C36 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
158 cm62 in
May
1 °C33 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
142 mm5.6 in
72 cm29 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
157 mm6.2 in
15 cm6 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
219 mm8.6 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
254 mm10 in
31 cm12 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
291 mm11.5 in
197 cm78 in
Nov
-6 °C21 °F
-2 °C28 °F
6 km/h4 mph
349 mm13.7 in
319 cm126 in
Dec
-9 °C15 °F
-5 °C22 °F
6 km/h4 mph
292 mm11.5 in
283 cm111 in