Salmon Arm (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Salmon Arm, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C (32°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -6°C (21°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Salmon Arm receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 815 mm (32 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging 97 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 42 mm (1.7 in) over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Salmon Arm Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Salmon Arm. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Salmon Arm.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 32%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year