Climate Insights for Tumbler Ridge

The climate in Tumbler Ridge is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 781mm 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 -14°C. Tumbler Ridge experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Tumbler Ridge vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -10°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 is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 781mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 105mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 43mm. That's 63mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tumbler Ridge receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 260cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 50cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Tumbler Ridge is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.

It is currently spring in Tumbler Ridge, which began on March 20, 2026. Tumbler Ridge is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

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.