Climate Insights for Wells

Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low10°F low
Wettest
July
166 mm rain6.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Wells is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1,459 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wells receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wells 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. Wells experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Wells is cold. The average annual temperature is 35°F and approximately 57.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Wells receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wells 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. Wells experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -10°FebMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -12°MarMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -7°AprMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°MayMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°JunMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°AugMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°SepMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°OctMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°NovMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°DecMax: -6°Average: -9°Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°FAverage: 19°FMin: 14°FFebMax: 24°FAverage: 16°FMin: 10°FMarMax: 35°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FAprMax: 43°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 68°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FNovMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FDecMax: 22°FAverage: 16°FMin: 10°F
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Temperatures in Wells 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 13°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°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 Wells vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 55°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 10°F and the daily average is 16°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 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 88mmFebPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 102mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 76mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 53mmMayPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 17mmJunPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 166mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 142mmSnow: 75mmNovPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 110mmDecPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 99mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 40inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 30inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 21inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 7inJunPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 30inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 44inDecPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 39in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Wells is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,459 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 166 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 83 mm. That's 83 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Wells receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 628cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 110cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Wells is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.3 in. That's 3.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Wells receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 247in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 44in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Wells is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Wells is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wells 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 Wells 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 °C14 °F
-4 °C25 °F
8 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.5 in
88 cm35 in
Feb
-12 °C10 °F
-4 °C24 °F
8 km/h5 mph
104 mm4.1 in
102 cm40 in
Mar
-7 °C20 °F
2 °C35 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
76 cm30 in
Apr
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
85 mm3.4 in
53 cm21 in
May
1 °C33 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h4 mph
122 mm4.8 in
17 cm7 in
Jun
5 °C40 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
161 mm6.3 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
20 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
8 km/h5 mph
142 mm5.6 in
75 cm30 in
Nov
-7 °C19 °F
0 °C32 °F
9 km/h6 mph
130 mm5.1 in
110 cm44 in
Dec
-12 °C10 °F
-6 °C22 °F
8 km/h5 mph
101 mm4 in
99 cm39 in