Climate Insights for Union Bay

Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
February
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
November
335 mm rain13.2 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Union Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,097 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 335 mm of rainfall. Union Bay 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Union Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Union Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 82.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 13.2 in of rainfall. Union Bay 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Union Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 4°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°F
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Temperatures in Union Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Union Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 328mmSnow: 68mmFebPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 55mmMarPrecipitation: 195mmSnow: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 255mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 335mmSnow: 20mmDecPrecipitation: 309mmSnow: 75mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.9inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 22inMarPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 13.2inSnow (in): 8inDecPrecipitation: 12.2inSnow (in): 30in
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Union Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,097 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 175 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 335 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 28 mm. That's 307 mm less than November, 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. Union Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 273cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Union Bay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 12.1 in less than November, 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. Union Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 107in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 30in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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Union Bay 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 November, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Union Bay 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 November, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan3°38°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar5°40°F
Apr7°45°F
May12°53°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov6°43°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Union Bay is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Union Bay is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Union Bay 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 Union Bay 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
5 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
328 mm12.9 in
68 cm27 in
Feb
1 °C33 °F
6 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
168 mm6.6 in
55 cm22 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
195 mm7.7 in
42 cm17 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
9 cm4 in
May
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
19 °C65 °F
4 km/h3 mph
138 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
255 mm10 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
335 mm13.2 in
20 cm8 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
5 km/h3 mph
309 mm12.2 in
75 cm30 in