Climate Insights for Surprise

Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
February
-16°C low4°F low
Wettest
July
79 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Surprise is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 710 mm of precipitation falls per year. Surprise receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surprise 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Surprise experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Surprise is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 28 in of precipitation falls per year. Surprise receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surprise 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°F. Surprise experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -9°Average: -12°Min: -15°FebMax: -9°Average: -13°Min: -16°MarMax: -3°Average: -7°Min: -11°AprMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -5°MayMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°JunMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°SepMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 3°OctMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -2°NovMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°DecMax: -10°Average: -12°Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°FAverage: 10°FMin: 5°FFebMax: 16°FAverage: 9°FMin: 4°FMarMax: 28°FAverage: 19°FMin: 12°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°FMayMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FSepMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 24°FAverage: 19°FMin: 15°FDecMax: 15°FAverage: 10°FMin: 5°F
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Temperatures in Surprise vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Surprise vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 54°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 9°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 16mmJunPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 43mmNovPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 54mmDecPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 67mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 12inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 6inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 17inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 21inDecPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 27in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Surprise is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 710 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 32 mm. That's 46 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Surprise receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 353cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Surprise is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 1.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Surprise receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 139in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 27in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Surprise is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Surprise is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Surprise 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 Surprise 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
-15 °C5 °F
-9 °C15 °F
7 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
56 cm22 in
Feb
-16 °C4 °F
-9 °C16 °F
7 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
39 cm15 in
Mar
-11 °C12 °F
-3 °C28 °F
8 km/h5 mph
32 mm1.3 in
32 cm12 in
Apr
-5 °C24 °F
3 °C38 °F
8 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
29 cm12 in
May
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
16 cm6 in
Jun
5 °C41 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
79 mm3.1 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C45 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h5 mph
77 mm3 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
11 °C51 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
3 °C38 °F
8 km/h5 mph
75 mm2.9 in
43 cm17 in
Nov
-9 °C15 °F
-4 °C24 °F
8 km/h5 mph
55 mm2.2 in
54 cm21 in
Dec
-15 °C5 °F
-10 °C15 °F
7 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
67 cm27 in