Climate and Weather
Maple Ridge Climate
Maple Ridge experiences a moderate coastal climate characterized by small seasonal variations in temperature. The mean average high temperature for July and August is 17°C and the mean average low temperature for December and January is 4°C. The District receives approximately 1,150mm of precipitation annually, mainly in the form of rain. The mean monthly precipitation figures for the periods of January and July are 150mm and 36mm respectively. Monthly rainfalls generally reach a maximum in December while minimums occur primarily in July.
Mean Average Temperature In Celsius (30 yr. avg.)
The lower Fraser Valley enjoys the longest frost-free period and growing season in Canada. The length of the District's growing season is approximately 230 days. The District experiences an estimated 1,400 to 1,800 sunshine hours annually with 73% of the total occurring during April through September. Most of the winds over the District occur during the winter months and these are predominantly from the east and northeast. During summer, winds are light, and usually from the west and southwest (off the Pacific Ocean).