Historical weather and weather trends at Sun Peaks Resort
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On average, the Sun Peaks Resort area has highs of 28 and lows of -7 degrees Celsius. Temperatures generally start to dip below freezing in November and stay well below 0 degrees Celsius throughout December and January. Temperatures start to rise in February and stay above freezing until the next November. On average, Sun Peaks reaches its highest temperatures in July and receives over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Sun Peaks Precipitation
December and January usually have the most snowfall with 115 cm and 117 cm respectively; while annually, Sun Peaks receives 559 cm of snow. Guests should note that the depth of the snow may appear smaller than it actually has fallen due to settling over time. For example, an 8 cm base rise might originally have been 10 cm of snow that had compacted after falling.
Guests staying during the summer months can expect an average of approximately 30mm of rainfall per month. To put this in perspective, coastal regions like the Vancouver metropolitan area receive more than 60mm of rain each month during the summer.
Weather data for Sun Peaks
- Sunniest month: July – 308 hours of sunshine
- Snowiest month: January – 117 cm of new snowfall
- Rainiest month: August – 30 cm of rain
The best time to ski at Sun Peaks
The best time to hit the slopes at Sun Peaks is entirely based on personal preference. If you’re looking for fresh powder, then in theory January would be the best time to go as it averages 117cm of fresh snow. If you’re the type who enjoys skiing in the sun, you’ll want to ski late in the season, as temperatures often top 0 degrees Celsius in February. March, for example, brings an average of 150 hours of sunshine; however, please note that lift operations generally end in early to mid-April and may sometimes close earlier depending on weather conditions.
The Best Time to Vacation in Summer in Sun Peaks
Again, this is completely based on personal preference. While July technically offers the highest average temperatures and sunshine hours, some guests may prefer the slightly cooler temperatures in mid to late August. An added benefit for guests staying at any mountain resort during the summer is that they can typically take advantage of lower nightly rates on accommodations due to reduced demand.