Located in the Boreal Plains Eco-Zone, Dawson Creek is part of the flat Interior Plains of Canada. The Peace Region area, where Dawson Creek is located, has a unique climate with warmer summers than surrounding areas.
- The mean summer temperature is 15°C.
- The mean winter temperature is -14°C.
- The mean annual precipitation ranges from 350–600 mm.
Hours of Bright Sunshine
| Month |
Hours |
| January |
75.9 |
| February |
112.9 |
| March |
168 |
| April |
235.5 |
| May |
280 |
| June |
296 |
| July |
310 |
| August |
273.5 |
| September |
170 |
| October |
144.5 |
| November |
85 |
| December |
62 |
Average Temperatures
| Month |
High |
Low |
| January |
-7.2 |
-19.0 |
| February |
-3.9 |
-16.5 |
| March |
0.9 |
-10.9 |
| April |
10 |
-3.1 |
| May |
16.4 |
2.1 |
| June |
20.1 |
6.9 |
| July |
22.2 |
8.9 |
| August |
21.5 |
7.2 |
| September |
16.2 |
3.3 |
| October |
9.0 |
-2.4 |
| November |
-1.5 |
-12.2 |
| December |
-5.3 |
-16.8 |