Climate
Climate is continental and semi-arid in nature. Extreme temperatures
have been reported and low precipitation is spread throughout the year.
Elevation |
840m (2756ft.) |
Temperature ranges |
-30° C to 35° C |
Average Temperature in January |
-9.3° C, 12° F |
Average Temperature in July |
18.2° C, 64° F |
Average Annual Rainfall |
241 milimeters |
Average Annual Snowfall |
111 Centimeters |
Average Annual Sunshine |
Over 2,000 hours |
Average frost free days |
128 per year |
Winter snowfall in the BC Rockies averages between 171 cm
(67 inches) in the south and 206 cm (81 inches) in the north. The region
has winter highs in the valleys averaging 5 degrees Celsius (40 degrees
Fahrenheit). Mountain terrain at high elevation may remain inaccessible
until July. Spring flowers bloom in the valleys in April, and you can
expect warm days and cool nights through May and June. The Rockies enjoy
a wonderful summer in July, August and September, and visitors are often
surprised by the high temperatures that can occur in July and August.
Climate can vary from one valley to the next and indeed within very short
distances. Local conditions are affected by altitude, proximity to large
lakes, wind flows through valleys and the rain shadow effect on high
mountains.
The Southern Rockies region is in the east and southeast portion of the province
and has marked contrasts in climate. The valley bottom localities are semi-arid
with warm summers and cold winters, like those found in the Grand Forks or Cranbrook
area. Upslope, and on the windward slopes of the Monashees, Selkirks, Purcells
and Rocky Mountains, much higher precipitation and cooler temperatures are evident
(Revelstoke area).
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