Climate Insights for Walcott

Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
November
108 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Walcott is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 829 mm of precipitation falls per year. Walcott receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Walcott 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 -12°C. Walcott experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Walcott is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 32.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Walcott receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Walcott 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 10°F. Walcott experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -10°FebMax: -3°Average: -8°Min: -12°MarMax: 3°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -3°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°OctMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: 0°NovMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°DecMax: -5°Average: -8°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 18°FMin: 13°FFebMax: 27°FAverage: 17°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 37°FAverage: 27°FMin: 19°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 35°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 45°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 34°FAverage: 28°FMin: 24°FDecMax: 23°FAverage: 17°FMin: 12°F
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Temperatures in Walcott vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Walcott vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 71mmFebPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 54mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 46mmNovPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 73mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 28inFebPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 21inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 10inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 18inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 33inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 29in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Walcott is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 829 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 46 mm. That's 62 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. Walcott receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 406cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Walcott is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.8 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. Walcott receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 160in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Walcott is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Walcott is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Walcott 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 Walcott 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
-10 °C13 °F
-4 °C25 °F
6 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
71 cm28 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-3 °C27 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
54 cm21 in
Mar
-7 °C19 °F
3 °C37 °F
7 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.9 in
42 cm17 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
8 °C46 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
24 cm10 in
May
2 °C36 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h5 mph
58 mm2.3 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
68 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
4 °C40 °F
15 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
82 mm3.2 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.7 in
46 cm18 in
Nov
-4 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
7 km/h4 mph
108 mm4.3 in
84 cm33 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-5 °C23 °F
6 km/h4 mph
77 mm3 in
73 cm29 in