Climate for Station: Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

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Atlin

British Columbia, Canada

2026-02-28 18:25

-13.3°C

Feels -13.3°C

H: -11.3°C / L: -19.8°C

Precip: 0.78mm | Wind: 3.6 kph

▼ 6.5°C vs historical high

Heavy snow

2026-03-01

H: -20.4°C

L: -25.2°C

Rain: 80%

Rainfall: 1.93mm

Wind: 14.8kph

▼ 15.9°C

2026-03-02

H: -21.3°C

L: -23.7°C

Rain: 71%

Rainfall: 13.31mm

Wind: 14.4kph

▼ 16.7°C

2026-03-03

H: -21.4°C

L: -24.7°C

Rain: 64%

Rainfall: 17.23mm

Wind: 13.3kph

▼ 17.1°C

2026-03-04

H: -7.5°C

L: -17.5°C

Rain: 88%

Rainfall: 12.54mm

Wind: 31.3kph

▼ 2.3°C

2026-03-05

H: -7.9°C

L: -11.4°C

Rain: 66%

Rainfall: 3.52mm

Wind: 30.2kph

▼ 3.1°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Atlin, located in the Stikine Region of British Columbia, exhibits a complex climate narrative with contrasting temperature trends over different timescales. While the all-time data shows a slight warming, recent decades have seen a notable cooling trend. Precipitation patterns have become more evenly distributed, reflecting changes in climatic dynamics.

Geographical and Climatic Context

Atlin is situated at the northern edge of British Columbia, characterised by a subarctic climate (Dfc) under the Köppen classification. This region is influenced by its proximity to the Coast Mountains, which moderate temperatures and impact precipitation patterns. The presence of nearby bodies of water, such as Atlin Lake, also plays a role in local climate moderation, contributing to the unique weather patterns observed here.

Contrasting Temperature Trends

The all-time temperature trends for Atlin reveal a slight warming, with highs increasing by 0.12°C (0.22°F) and lows by 0.15°C (0.27°F). This gradual rise aligns with broader regional warming trends observed across Canada. However, the past decade has shown a stark contrast, with a cooling trend of -5.37°C (-9.67°F) for highs and -2.09°C (-3.76°F) for lows. This divergence indicates a complex interplay of local and global climatic factors affecting the region.

Record Extremes

Atlin has experienced significant temperature extremes, with a record high of 31.0°C (87.8°F) and a record low of -50.0°C (-58.0°F). These figures highlight the region's capacity for extreme weather conditions, a characteristic of its subarctic climate. Such extremes can have profound impacts on local ecosystems and human activities.

Precipitation Dynamics

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Atlin has decreased from a baseline of 10.68 to a current value of 8.63. This change suggests that precipitation is now more evenly distributed throughout the year, reducing the likelihood of intense, concentrated rainfall events. Such a shift can influence water resource management and agricultural practices in the region.

Climatic Implications and Future Outlook

These climatic trends occur against the backdrop of Canada's regional climate goals, which aim to mitigate the impacts of climate change through adaptation and resilience strategies. The observed cooling trend over the past decade may be a temporary anomaly or part of a larger oscillation pattern. Meanwhile, the more even distribution of precipitation could offer some relief from the risks associated with concentrated rainfall events, such as flooding. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective climate adaptation strategies in Atlin and similar regions.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: -5.39 °C/decade

Low: -2.11 °C/decade

Rain: +1.63 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: -0.79 °C/decade

Low: +0.25 °C/decade

Rain: +0.28 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: -0.00 °C/decade

Low: +0.25 °C/decade

Rain: -0.10 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: +0.12 °C/decade

Low: +0.15 °C/decade

Rain: +0.08 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 36.7%

This Year: 37.3%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 8.7

Historical Average: 11.7

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 1^st percentile

Low: 14^th percentile

Rain: 96^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -9.5%

Low: -12.8%

Intraday: -25.6%

Data Coverage

85.7%

First Year of Data

1899

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	31.0 °C	—	-45.6 °C	23.3 °C	—	-46.2 °C	20.0 °C	—	-50.0 °C	43.2 mm	—	381.0 mm	—
January	10.0 °C	-10.7 °C	-42.0 °C	7.3 °C	-13.2 °C	-46.2 °C	4.5 °C	-17.9 °C	-47.8 °C	38.1 mm	1.2 mm	381.0 mm	10.7 mm
February	10.6 °C	-7.1 °C	-35.6 °C	5.0 °C	-11.8 °C	-40.8 °C	4.0 °C	-16.1 °C	-47.2 °C	24.1 mm	0.9 mm	241.0 mm	7.3 mm
March	14.0 °C	-1.4 °C	-23.3 °C	8.3 °C	-7.8 °C	-32.3 °C	4.5 °C	-11.7 °C	-39.4 °C	27.9 mm	0.7 mm	279.0 mm	5.2 mm
April	20.0 °C	5.7 °C	-11.0 °C	10.0 °C	-1.2 °C	-19.5 °C	5.6 °C	-4.3 °C	-26.1 °C	15.2 mm	0.6 mm	152.0 mm	2.0 mm
May	26.7 °C	11.8 °C	-3.2 °C	16.6 °C	4.9 °C	-5.6 °C	11.7 °C	0.8 °C	-10.0 °C	31.1 mm	0.8 mm	100.0 mm	0.3 mm
June	31.0 °C	16.7 °C	4.4 °C	20.8 °C	9.8 °C	-0.1 °C	16.1 °C	4.8 °C	-3.9 °C	27.0 mm	1.1 mm	64.0 mm	0.0 mm
July	31.0 °C	18.2 °C	6.4 °C	23.3 °C	12.0 °C	4.0 °C	15.8 °C	7.1 °C	-1.1 °C	37.3 mm	1.4 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
August	30.0 °C	17.1 °C	1.7 °C	21.0 °C	10.9 °C	-0.8 °C	20.0 °C	6.8 °C	-2.2 °C	30.5 mm	1.4 mm	64.0 mm	0.0 mm
September	26.7 °C	12.0 °C	-4.0 °C	18.5 °C	6.3 °C	-6.3 °C	13.5 °C	3.6 °C	-11.1 °C	36.4 mm	1.6 mm	216.0 mm	0.6 mm
October	19.5 °C	5.4 °C	-14.1 °C	12.0 °C	-0.4 °C	-25.6 °C	11.0 °C	-0.7 °C	-26.3 °C	43.2 mm	1.7 mm	254.0 mm	3.9 mm
November	13.3 °C	-2.3 °C	-30.2 °C	7.5 °C	-8.9 °C	-42.7 °C	8.3 °C	-8.1 °C	-34.0 °C	30.0 mm	1.3 mm	340.0 mm	8.5 mm
December	10.0 °C	-7.3 °C	-45.6 °C	6.3 °C	-11.9 °C	-43.0 °C	7.0 °C	-13.3 °C	-50.0 °C	31.8 mm	1.2 mm	318.0 mm	9.1 mm