Climate Insights for Tahsis

Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
-1°C low31°F low
Wettest
November
461 mm rain18.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tahsis is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,880 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tahsis receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tahsis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Tahsis experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tahsis is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 113.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Tahsis receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tahsis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Tahsis experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 1°FebMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°MarMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°AprMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 3°MayMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°AugMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 40°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°F
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Temperatures in Tahsis vary considerably across the year, with a 21°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 -1°C and the daily average is 2°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tahsis vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 397mmSnow: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 246mmSnow: 80mmMarPrecipitation: 280mmSnow: 102mmAprPrecipitation: 215mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 200mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 337mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 461mmSnow: 44mmDecPrecipitation: 397mmSnow: 86mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.6inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 32inMarPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 40inAprPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 13.3inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 18.2inSnow (in): 17inDecPrecipitation: 15.6inSnow (in): 34in
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Snow (in)

Tahsis is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,880 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 461 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 53 mm. That's 408 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. Tahsis receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 453cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tahsis is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.1 in. That's 16.1 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. Tahsis receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 179in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Tahsis is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Tahsis 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 January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tahsis 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 Tahsis 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
1 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
11 km/h7 mph
397 mm15.6 in
88 cm35 in
Feb
-1 °C31 °F
5 °C41 °F
9 km/h6 mph
246 mm9.7 in
80 cm32 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
7 °C44 °F
9 km/h6 mph
280 mm11 in
102 cm40 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
10 °C49 °F
9 km/h6 mph
215 mm8.5 in
44 cm17 in
May
6 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
110 mm4.3 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
18 °C65 °F
7 km/h5 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
11 °C53 °F
9 km/h6 mph
337 mm13.3 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
10 km/h6 mph
461 mm18.2 in
44 cm17 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
5 °C40 °F
10 km/h6 mph
397 mm15.6 in
86 cm34 in