Climate Insights for Tumbler Ridge
Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Tumbler Ridge is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 717 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tumbler Ridge receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tumbler Ridge 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Tumbler Ridge experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tumbler Ridge is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 28.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Tumbler Ridge receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tumbler Ridge 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, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Tumbler Ridge experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Tumbler Ridge has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July 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 -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Tumbler Ridge has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July 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 6°F and the daily average is 13°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tumbler Ridge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37 mm. That's 65 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tumbler Ridge receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 285cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tumbler Ridge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.5 in. That's 2.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tumbler Ridge receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 112in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Tumbler Ridge is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Tumbler Ridge is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tumbler Ridge 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 Tumbler Ridge 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.