Climate Insights for Valemount
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Valemount is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1,205 mm of precipitation falls per year. Valemount receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valemount 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Valemount experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Valemount is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 47.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Valemount receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Valemount 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 6°F. Valemount experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Valemount vary considerably across the year, with a 35°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 December, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Valemount vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 6°F and the daily average is 11°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Valemount is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,205 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 63 mm. That's 61 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. Valemount receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 639cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 118cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Valemount is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 47.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.5 in. That's 2.4 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. Valemount receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 252in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 46in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Valemount is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Valemount is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Valemount 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 Valemount 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.