Climate Insights for Summit Lake

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
24°C peak75°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low17°F low
Wettest
November
109 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Summit Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 988 mm of precipitation falls per year. Summit Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Summit Lake 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Summit Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Summit Lake is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 38.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Summit Lake receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Summit Lake 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Summit Lake experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -8°FebMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -9°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°JulMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°AugMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 8°OctMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 2°NovMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 22°FMin: 18°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 31°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 28°FAverage: 24°FMin: 20°F
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Temperatures in Summit Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Summit Lake vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 63°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 74mmFebPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 74mmMarPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 67mmAprPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 35mmMayPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 34mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 72mmDecPrecipitation: 109mmSnow: 102mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 29inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 29inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 26inAprPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 14inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 29inDecPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 40in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Summit Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 988 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 47 mm. That's 62 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. Summit Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 467cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Summit Lake is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.9 in. That's 2.4 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. Summit Lake receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 184in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Summit Lake 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 November, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Summit Lake is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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

Jan-5°22°F
Feb-5°22°F
Mar0°31°F
Apr4°39°F
May10°49°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct5°41°F
Nov0°31°F
Dec-5°24°F

The best time to visit Summit Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Summit Lake is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 17°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 Summit 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 Summit 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C18 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
76 mm3 in
74 cm29 in
Feb
-9 °C17 °F
-2 °C29 °F
4 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
74 cm29 in
Mar
-4 °C24 °F
4 °C39 °F
4 km/h2 mph
84 mm3.3 in
67 cm26 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C48 °F
4 km/h2 mph
75 mm3 in
35 cm14 in
May
4 °C39 °F
16 °C60 °F
4 km/h2 mph
88 mm3.5 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h2 mph
94 mm3.7 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
4 km/h2 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h2 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
4 km/h2 mph
102 mm4 in
34 cm13 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
4 km/h3 mph
109 mm4.3 in
72 cm29 in
Dec
-7 °C20 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h2 mph
109 mm4.3 in
102 cm40 in