Climate Insights for Willow Point

Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak77°F peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low15°F low
Wettest
November
118 mm rain4.7 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Willow Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 985 mm of precipitation falls per year. Willow Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Willow Point 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 -9°C. Willow Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Willow Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 38.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Willow Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Willow Point 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 15°F. Willow Point experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -9°FebMax: -2°Average: -6°Min: -9°MarMax: 4°Average: -1°Min: -5°AprMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -1°MayMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 4°JunMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 10°AugMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 11°SepMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°OctMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°NovMax: 2°Average: -1°Min: -3°DecMax: -3°Average: -5°Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°FAverage: 21°FMin: 16°FFebMax: 28°FAverage: 21°FMin: 15°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 30°FMin: 24°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 35°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FDecMax: 27°FAverage: 22°FMin: 18°F
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Temperatures in Willow Point vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Willow Point vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 21°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 90mmFebPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 78mmMarPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 78mmAprPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 44mmMayPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 36mmNovPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 86mmDecPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 104mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 35inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 31inMarPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 31inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 17inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 14inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 34inDecPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 41in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Willow Point is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 985 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 40 mm. That's 79 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Willow Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 527cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 104cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Willow Point is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.6 in. That's 3.1 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Willow Point receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 207in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 41in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Willow Point 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Willow Point 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 July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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-6°21°F
Feb-6°21°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr3°38°F
May9°49°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep12°54°F
Oct4°40°F
Nov-1°30°F
Dec-5°22°F

The best time to visit Willow Point is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 40 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Willow Point is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 15°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 Willow Point 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 Willow Point 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
-9 °C16 °F
-3 °C27 °F
4 km/h2 mph
92 mm3.6 in
90 cm35 in
Feb
-9 °C15 °F
-2 °C28 °F
4 km/h3 mph
82 mm3.2 in
78 cm31 in
Mar
-5 °C24 °F
4 °C38 °F
5 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.7 in
78 cm31 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C48 °F
5 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
44 cm17 in
May
4 °C38 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C51 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
25 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C33 °F
9 °C49 °F
4 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
36 cm14 in
Nov
-3 °C26 °F
2 °C35 °F
4 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.7 in
86 cm34 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
-3 °C27 °F
4 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.4 in
104 cm41 in