Climate Insights for Topley
Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Topley is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 701 mm of precipitation falls per year. Topley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Topley 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Topley experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Topley is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 27.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Topley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Topley 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 10°F. Topley experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Topley 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 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Topley vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 58°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Topley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 701 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 88 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 37 mm. That's 52 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. Topley receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 300cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 63cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Topley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.5 in. That's 2 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. Topley receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 118in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Topley is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Topley 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 April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, 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 Topley 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 Topley 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.