The climate of Prince Rupert
The current climate in Prince Rupert features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Prince Rupert, Canada.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Prince Rupert in recent years was 35°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in January 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Prince Rupert gets 2927 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 224 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Prince Rupert for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Prince Rupert.
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Climate Table of Prince Rupert
The climate table of Prince Rupert shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 239 | 213 | 212 | 202 | 146 | 141 | 151 | 256 | 401 | 371 | 405 | 190 |
Snow (cm) | 43 | 47 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 15 | 55 |
UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Prince Rupert, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Prince Rupert
Yearly Temperature in Prince Rupert
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Prince Rupert, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Prince Rupert
Total Yearly Precipitation in Prince Rupert
Average Snowfall per Month in Prince Rupert
Total Yearly Snowfall in Prince Rupert
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Prince Rupert, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Prince Rupert
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Average weather in Prince Rupert by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Prince Rupert. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.