Climate Insights for West Side

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low20°F low
Wettest
November
294 mm rain11.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in West Side is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 2,084 mm of precipitation falls per year. West Side receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Side 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 -7°C. West Side experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in West Side is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 82.1 in of precipitation falls per year. West Side receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. West Side 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 20°F. West Side experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: 0°Average: -4°Min: -7°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°SepMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°OctMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 2°NovMax: 3°Average: 0°Min: -1°DecMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 32°FAverage: 25°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 32°FMin: 26°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 40°FMin: 35°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°F
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Temperatures in West Side vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in West Side vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 57°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 231mmSnow: 196mmFebPrecipitation: 186mmSnow: 164mmMarPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 129mmAprPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 235mmSnow: 66mmNovPrecipitation: 294mmSnow: 180mmDecPrecipitation: 239mmSnow: 204mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40in42in44in46in48in50in52in54in56in58in60in62in64in66in68in70in72in74in76in78in80inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 77inFebPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 65inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 51inAprPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 26inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 4inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inSnow (in): 26inNovPrecipitation: 11.6inSnow (in): 71inDecPrecipitation: 9.4inSnow (in): 80in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

West Side is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,084 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 294 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 92 mm. That's 202 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. West Side receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1018cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 204cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.West Side is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 11.6 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.6 in. That's 8 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. West Side receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 401in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 80in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

West Side 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.West Side 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 February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Side 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 West Side 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
-5 °C22 °F
-1 °C31 °F
5 km/h3 mph
231 mm9.1 in
196 cm77 in
Feb
-7 °C20 °F
0 °C32 °F
5 km/h3 mph
186 mm7.3 in
164 cm65 in
Mar
-4 °C26 °F
4 °C39 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
129 cm51 in
Apr
-1 °C31 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
126 mm4.9 in
67 cm26 in
May
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
110 mm4.3 in
9 cm4 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
16 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
5 km/h3 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C44 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C35 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
235 mm9.2 in
66 cm26 in
Nov
-1 °C29 °F
3 °C37 °F
5 km/h3 mph
294 mm11.6 in
180 cm71 in
Dec
-6 °C21 °F
-2 °C29 °F
5 km/h3 mph
239 mm9.4 in
204 cm80 in