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Annual profiles of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns

Long-Term Monthly Climate Normals for Glacier National Park in British Columbia

Analyze the long-term atmospheric patterns of Glacier National Park through a comprehensive twelve-month climatology profile. These measurements represent averaged values for a fixed coordinate within the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District from 1991 to 2020. Use these statistics to understand annual temperature, rainfall, and daylight cycles rather than current daily weather conditions or short-term forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing long term average thermal ranges alongside daily precipitation rates across the annual cycle

Glacier National Park Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Weather Patterns

Long-term monthly mean temperatures climb from average minimums near -29 °C in January to average maximums near 23 °C in July before dropping back below freezing in late autumn. Average daily precipitation rates range from 2.06 mm in August to 3.46 mm in November, measured at a representative climatology coordinate at an elevation of 1755 meters.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3.5 mm/day-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°-13°-12°-8°-4°3°9°12°11°6°-1°-9°-14°0123432.32.72.12.43.32.52.12.533.52.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
-1.6 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
December
Wettest month
November
Twelve-month climate

Comparing annual cycles of temperature, daily precipitation, relative humidity, and daylight at a representative coordinate.

Glacier National Park Weather by Month: Twelve-Month Climatological Normals

Assessing Glacier National Park weather by month requires analyzing long-term climate normals from 1991 to 2020 captured at a representative mountain elevation of 1755.54 meters. Comparing the twelve-month cycle allows for a precise evaluation of average temperature bounds alongside average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-12.6 °C-29.1° to -0.8°3 mm/day95.8%1.6 m/s8.2 hours
February-11.7 °C-27.3° to -0.7°2.3 mm/day97.5%1.6 m/s9.7 hours
March-8.1 °C-25.3° to 0.6°2.7 mm/day97.2%1.7 m/s11.6 hours
April-3.9 °C-17.3° to 3.5°2.1 mm/day94.7%1.5 m/s13.6 hours
May3.2 °C-8.8° to 16.9°2.4 mm/day80.6%1.4 m/s15.4 hours
June8.7 °C-1.6° to 20.8°3.3 mm/day73.6%1.5 m/s16.3 hours
July11.9 °C1.2° to 23.5°2.5 mm/day72.2%1.5 m/s15.8 hours
August11.3 °C0.6° to 23.2°2.1 mm/day72.5%1.4 m/s14.3 hours
September6.5 °C-3.9° to 19.9°2.5 mm/day75.8%1.4 m/s12.3 hours
October-1 °C-14.5° to 12.6°3 mm/day86.1%1.5 m/s10.3 hours
November-9.2 °C-26° to 0.8°3.5 mm/day96.7%1.5 m/s8.6 hours
December-13.7 °C-29.1° to -1.2°2.7 mm/day96.2%1.6 m/s7.7 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long term monthly climate averages for Glacier National Park across the annual cycle

Glacier National Park Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts

Long term climatological records from a representative high elevation coordinate show how monthly averages for temperature, daylight, and daily precipitation rates shift across the year. Monthly comparisons identify the warmest, coolest, or wettest periods using multi decade averages rather than representing absolute weather records or uniform conditions across all elevations.
Warmest month
July11.9 °C
Coolest month
December-13.7 °C
Wettest month
November3.5 mm/day
Driest month
August2.1 mm/day
Most humid month
February97.5%
Windiest month
March1.7 m/s
Longest daylight
June16.3 hours

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Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare Glacier National Park Climate with Other Canadian and Global Protected Areas

Moving beyond Glacier National Park to review other protected area climates allows for a direct comparison of long term monthly temperature averages and precipitation rhythms. Standardized multi year profiles across varying geographies clarify the monthly contrasts in humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across different protected landscapes.
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