Climate Insights for Sullivan Bay

Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
November
415 mm rain16.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sullivan Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,669 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sullivan Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sullivan Bay 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 February, December, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Sullivan Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sullivan Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 105.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Sullivan Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sullivan Bay 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 February, December, March, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Sullivan Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°FebMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -2°MarMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: 0°AprMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 34°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 38°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Sullivan Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sullivan Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 34°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 303mmSnow: 79mmFebPrecipitation: 239mmSnow: 97mmMarPrecipitation: 210mmSnow: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 189mmSnow: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 335mmSnow: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 415mmSnow: 47mmDecPrecipitation: 344mmSnow: 104mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 31inFebPrecipitation: 9.4inSnow (in): 38inMarPrecipitation: 8.3inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 13.2inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 16.3inSnow (in): 19inDecPrecipitation: 13.5inSnow (in): 41in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sullivan Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,669 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 222 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 415 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 73 mm. That's 342 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Sullivan Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 432cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 104cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sullivan Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.3 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.9 in. That's 13.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Sullivan Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 170in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 41in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Sullivan Bay 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 January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Sullivan Bay 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 January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sullivan Bay 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 Sullivan Bay 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
0 °C32 °F
5 °C41 °F
9 km/h6 mph
303 mm11.9 in
79 cm31 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
5 °C41 °F
8 km/h5 mph
239 mm9.4 in
97 cm38 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
8 °C47 °F
7 km/h4 mph
210 mm8.3 in
78 cm31 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
7 km/h4 mph
189 mm7.4 in
22 cm9 in
May
6 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
119 mm4.7 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
7 km/h4 mph
335 mm13.2 in
3 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
8 km/h5 mph
415 mm16.3 in
47 cm19 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
9 km/h5 mph
344 mm13.5 in
104 cm41 in