Climate Insights for Vernon

Regional District of North Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low19°F low
Wettest
November
74 mm rain2.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vernon is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 630 mm 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.The climate in Vernon is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 24.8 in 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 19°F. Vernon experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°FebMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -7°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°JunMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°AugMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°SepMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 8°OctMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°NovMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -1°DecMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 66°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FNovMax: 40°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°F
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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.Temperatures in Vernon vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 43mmFebPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 26mmAprPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 57mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 10inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 14inDecPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 22in
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Vernon is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 630 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31 mm. That's 43 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. 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 a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.2 in. That's 1.7 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. Vernon receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 87in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Vernon 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 April, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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.Vernon 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 April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-4°25°F
Feb-4°25°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°43°F
May12°53°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep13°56°F
Oct6°43°F
Nov1°34°F
Dec-3°27°F

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 35 mm 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 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 19°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 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.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 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
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
43 cm17 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
1 °C33 °F
5 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
38 cm15 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C45 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
26 cm10 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
12 cm5 in
May
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
57 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h3 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
43 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
2 °C36 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
65 mm2.6 in
9 cm3 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
4 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
36 cm14 in
Dec
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
69 mm2.7 in
57 cm22 in