Climate Insights for Zeballos
Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Zeballos is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,880 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zeballos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zeballos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Zeballos experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zeballos is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 113.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Zeballos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zeballos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, December, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Zeballos experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zeballos vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zeballos vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 59°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zeballos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,880 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 461 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 53 mm. That's 408 mm less than November, 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. Zeballos receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 453cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zeballos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 18.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.1 in. That's 16.1 in less than November, 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. Zeballos receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 179in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zeballos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Zeballos 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 January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zeballos 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 Zeballos 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.