Climate Insights for Ahtanum

The climate in Ahtanum is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 511mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Ahtanum 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 91cm accumulating over the season.

Ahtanum has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Ahtanum is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 511mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 103mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 102mm less than December, 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 91cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Ahtanum is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Ahtanum, which began on March 20, 2026. Ahtanum is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ahtanum is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahtanum 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.