Climate Insights for Vernon

The climate in Vernon is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 630mm of precipitation falls per year. Vernon receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vernon 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Vernon experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Vernon vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Vernon is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 630mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 74mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 43mm 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. Vernon receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 221cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Vernon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

It is currently summer in Vernon, which began on June 21, 2026. Vernon 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (14 days from now).

The best time to visit Vernon is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vernon 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.