Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,708 m source elevationNASA POWER

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Kootenay National Park: monthly climate

Name: Kootenay National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Kootenay National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -14.3 to 13.4 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing twelve-month thermal ranges and daily precipitation trends using long-term historical records

Kootenay National Park Monthly Temperature and Annual Climate Patterns

Long-term climate data for Kootenay National Park reveals average monthly mean temperatures climbing from a low of -14.30 degrees Celsius in December to a peak of 13.39 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation values peak during June at 3.01 millimeters per day, based on thirty years of analyzed climate records from a representative elevation of 1,708 meters.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: -0.7 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Historical multi-variable averages spanning temperatures, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight.

Kootenay National Park Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Analyzing twelve monthly records for Kootenay National Park reveals seasonal transitions in average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures along with average daily precipitation rates. Long-term climatology data from a representative coordinate during the 1991 to 2020 period clarifies monthly shifts in relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-13.4 °C-29.1° to -0.7°	1.3 mm/day	96.5%	1.6 m/s	8.3 hours
February	-12.1 °C-27.3° to -0.3°	1.2 mm/day	97.7%	1.5 m/s	9.7 hours
March	-7.6 °C-24.2° to 2.2°	1.6 mm/day	94.3%	1.6 m/s	11.6 hours
April	-1.8 °C-14.9° to 11.1°	1.5 mm/day	83.6%	1.6 m/s	13.6 hours
May	5.6 °C-6° to 19.8°	2.1 mm/day	68.9%	1.7 m/s	15.3 hours
June	9.8 °C-1.5° to 22.8°	3 mm/day	69.1%	1.6 m/s	16.2 hours
July	13.4 °C1.1° to 25.9°	1.9 mm/day	65.4%	1.5 m/s	15.8 hours
August	12.9 °C0.7° to 26.4°	1.6 mm/day	63.6%	1.5 m/s	14.3 hours
September	7.7 °C-4.2° to 22.8°	1.9 mm/day	68.6%	1.6 m/s	12.3 hours
October	0.2 °C-11.7° to 14.8°	1.7 mm/day	79.1%	1.6 m/s	10.4 hours
November	-8.2 °C-23.6° to 2.9°	1.8 mm/day	93.1%	1.6 m/s	8.6 hours
December	-14.3 °C-28.9° to -1.3°	1.4 mm/day	96.3%	1.5 m/s	7.8 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: December: -14.3 °C; July: 13.4 °C; Change from December to July: +27.7 °C
Precipitation: December: 1.4 mm/day; July: 1.9 mm/day; Change from December to July: +0.5 mm/day
Daylight: December: 7.8 hours; July: 15.8 hours; Change from December to July: +8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Identifying annual maxima and minima for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Seasonal Contrasts in Kootenay National Park

Climatology data from a representative mountain elevation reveals the average annual cycle for Kootenay National Park by comparing monthly temperature, precipitation, and daylight averages. Statistical averages identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months based on long-term historical trends rather than singular weather records or generalized regional forecasts.

Warmest month: July13.4 °C
Coolest month: December-14.3 °C
Wettest month: June3 mm/day
Driest month: February1.2 mm/day
Most humid month: February97.7%
Windiest month: May1.7 m/s
Longest daylight: June16.2 hours

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Compare Kootenay National Park Climate Profiles with Other Protected Areas

Analyzing meteorological benchmarks beyond Kootenay National Park provides a broader perspective on how different regional terrains shape local weather patterns over time. Comparing monthly climate normals, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight, reveals clear atmospheric contrasts across diverse protected landscapes.

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