Climate Overview
The climate in Bear Creek is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 2732mm of precipitation falls per year. Bear Creek receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bear Creek 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Bear Creek experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Bear Creek vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bear Creek is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2732mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 373mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 122mm. That's 251mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bear Creek receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1401cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 299cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Bear Creek is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Bear Creek, which began on June 21, 2026. Bear Creek 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -5 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 570mm across the season with a monthly average of 190mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 451mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -5 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 847mm across the season with a monthly average of 282mm. Expect around 267cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -7 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 864mm across the season with a monthly average of 288mm. Expect around 742cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bear 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.
