Climate Insights for Thompson
Manitoba, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Thompson is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 580 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 92 mm of rainfall. Thompson 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 -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 188cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Thompson is cold. The average annual temperature is 30°F and approximately 22.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. Thompson 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 -14°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Thompson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 49°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Thompson has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 89°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 64°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -14°F and an average temperature of -5°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Thompson is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 580 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 76 mm less than July, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 188cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.Thompson is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 22.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 3 in less than July, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 74in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Thompson is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/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.Thompson is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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
The best time to visit Thompson 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 85 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -25°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Thompson is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thompson 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 Thompson 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.