Climate Insights for Usk

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low18°F low
Wettest
November
260 mm rain10.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Usk is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,867 mm of precipitation falls per year. Usk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Usk 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 -8°C. Usk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Usk is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 73.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Usk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Usk 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 18°F. Usk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -6°FebMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°MarMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -4°AprMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -1°MayMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°JulMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 6°OctMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°NovMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°DecMax: -2°Average: -5°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 18°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 31°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 37°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 36°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 28°FAverage: 23°FMin: 19°F
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Temperatures in Usk vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Usk vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 23°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 198mmSnow: 179mmFebPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 149mmMarPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 118mmAprPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 209mmSnow: 81mmNovPrecipitation: 260mmSnow: 183mmDecPrecipitation: 205mmSnow: 185mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62in64in66in68in70in72inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 71inFebPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 59inMarPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 46inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 26inMayPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 8.2inSnow (in): 32inNovPrecipitation: 10.2inSnow (in): 72inDecPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 73in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Usk is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,867 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 260 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 93 mm. That's 167 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Usk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 979cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 185cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Usk is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 6.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Usk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 385in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 73in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
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
Wind Speed

Usk 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Usk 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 February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Usk 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 Usk 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
-6 °C21 °F
-1 °C29 °F
6 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
179 cm71 in
Feb
-8 °C18 °F
-1 °C30 °F
6 km/h3 mph
161 mm6.3 in
149 cm59 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
128 mm5 in
118 cm46 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
7 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
67 cm26 in
May
3 °C38 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
103 mm4 in
11 cm5 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
19 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
209 mm8.2 in
81 cm32 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
5 km/h3 mph
260 mm10.2 in
183 cm72 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-2 °C28 °F
5 km/h3 mph
205 mm8.1 in
185 cm73 in