Climate Insights for Telegraph Creek
Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Telegraph Creek is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 756 mm of precipitation falls per year. Telegraph Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Telegraph Creek 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Telegraph Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Telegraph Creek is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 29.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Telegraph Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Telegraph Creek 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°F. Telegraph Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Telegraph Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. December 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 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Telegraph Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 57°F. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 4°F and an average temperature of 9°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Telegraph Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 756 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 34 mm. That's 54 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Telegraph Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 395cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Telegraph Creek is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Telegraph Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 155in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Telegraph Creek 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 May, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Telegraph Creek 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 May, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 Telegraph Creek 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 Telegraph Creek 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.