Climate Insights for Kettle Falls

The climate in Kettle Falls is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 698mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 89mm of rainfall. Kettle Falls 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Kettle Falls experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kettle Falls vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kettle Falls is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 698mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 89mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 13mm. That's 76mm 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. Kettle Falls receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 272cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kettle Falls is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

It is currently summer in Kettle Falls, which began on June 21, 2026. Kettle Falls 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 August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 94 days from now.

The best time to visit Kettle Falls is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kettle Falls 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.