Climate Insights for Whiskey Creek

Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
February
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
255 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Whiskey Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,652 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 255 mm of rainfall. Whiskey Creek 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 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Whiskey Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 65 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Whiskey Creek 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 34°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 76in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°MarMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AprMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°F
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Temperatures in Whiskey Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°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 Whiskey Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 64°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 255mmSnow: 45mmFebPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 42mmMarPrecipitation: 161mmSnow: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 187mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 253mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 244mmSnow: 54mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.1inSnow (in): 18inFebPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 17inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.4inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 9.6inSnow (in): 21in
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Whiskey Creek is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,652 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 255 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 231 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 54cm.Whiskey Creek is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 10 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 9.1 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 76in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 21in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Whiskey Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Whiskey Creek 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 November, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan4°39°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar5°41°F
Apr8°46°F
May12°54°F
Jun14°58°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov6°42°F
Dec3°38°F

The best time to visit Whiskey Creek is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Whiskey Creek is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°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 Whiskey Creek 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 Whiskey Creek 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
2 °C36 °F
6 °C42 °F
7 km/h5 mph
255 mm10.1 in
45 cm18 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
6 °C42 °F
7 km/h4 mph
139 mm5.5 in
42 cm17 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
8 °C47 °F
7 km/h4 mph
161 mm6.4 in
27 cm11 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
121 mm4.8 in
6 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
6 km/h3 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
187 mm7.4 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
8 °C46 °F
8 km/h5 mph
253 mm10 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
7 km/h5 mph
244 mm9.6 in
54 cm21 in