Average monthly wind speed in Prince Rupert (BC)

On this page you will find more information about the mean monthly wind speed over the year in Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Canada.

Annually, wind speeds in Prince Rupert vary between 2 m/s (4 knots) at their lowest and 4 m/s (8 knots) at their peak.

An average wind speed of 2 m/s (4 knots) in July and August means a light breeze in Prince Rupert. This implies that on certain days, the air will be nearly still. There could also be higher gusts on other days. However on an average day, when it is 2 m/s (4 knots), you would feel a gentle caress of wind on your face and see leaves rustling. It's about 7.2 km/h or 4.5 mph on average. he wind conditions are generally mild enough to enjoy being outside throughout the month

Wind speeds reach an average of 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; this is the windiest time of the year. This means that on some days, the air is a strong breeze. There may still be stronger gusts or calmer moments, but windy conditions are the norm during this month.

For more detailed information about Prince Rupert’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Prince Rupert climate page.