Is Canada as cold as its made out to be?

Show all answers

Jeff H

Canada has a variety of climate zones and, as a result, has significant temperature variations throughout the year.

In general the regions of BC that lie on the Pacific Ocean have a milder climate during the winter. Although we do get snow it normally does not stay long although we can be subject to cold spells that can last for up to several weeks. Temperatures fluctuate during the winter with highs anywhere from -5 to +12 Celsius in the southern parts. The climate in southern BC is generally mild with a fair bit of rain and snow, we live in a temperate rain forest region while central BC is normally drier with colder winter temperatures. Northern BC is also colder as you head inland and milder on the coast with plenty of rain and snow. Coastal weather can be best described as "variable". This morning it was snowing, it changed to rain, and now the sun is shinning and it is quite nice outside.

The Prairie regions are generally colder although they can also be subject to warm weather in the southern parts. As in the rest of the country the farther north you go the colder it gets. They are also generally drier than BC. Central Canada (Ontario & Quebec) can vary quite a bit although they are often subject to colder temperatures than we are here is BC. Like here they can also have warm periods during the winter months and a fair bit of moisture. The Maritime Region is generally colder than BC since they border on the Atlantic Ocean which has colder currents off the coast of Canada than the Pacific. As they border an ocean they are also subject to rain and snow as well as winter storms.

Fish

Yes,

Victoria, British Columbia.

I often wonder why people think Canada is a vast frozen wasteland? Sixty percent of our population lives within 100 miles of the US border. There are northern states that have a colder climate than many locations in Canada. Parts of Southern Ontario are at a more southerly latitude than most northerly US states. In many parts of Canada it is hot in summer.

Here is a website that will give you information:

http://www.studycanada.ca/english/climate.htm

jah.hardway

Canada is a BIG country with various climate zones.
do your homework before you decide if you need your skis, or your speedo
cheers
jh

Q&A

No not all of Canada BC has a desert and we have many different heat variations depending on the time of year and place

mmck02

Yes,

Windsor, Ontario.

Well anywhere in Southern Ontario. Southern BC probably gets less snow, but its definitely hotter in Windsor.

When I say hot, just... sweaty... unbearable heat. Its the Humidity that really makes it uncomfortable. Last year there was a period of about 3 weeks when it was about 40 degrees. I remember one time I returned from living on the equator in Ecuador and it was hotter in Toronto when I landed than it ever was in South America.

old lady

Absolutely. The climate in the south western portion of British Columbia including Vancouver Island, is about the same as Seattle, Washington. It's relatively mild all year round and there is very little snow, except in the mountains, where people love to go and ski.

Having Fun

the further northeast, the colder. obviously. I don't live too far north. The Island is nice :)

Alphabetty

oh in most places (minus BC) it gets cold!!!! I live in southern Ontario and compared to many other parts of the country our winters are mild but oh it is cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Summers Hot Hot Hot! a lot of the country is like that really cold in winter and really hot in the summers. . . .

MelC

I'm in Edmonton and it is COLD here. brrrrrrrrrrrr. wind chill factor of minus 30 today!

My Name Sucks Too

well along the ocean it doesn't snow at all. But it can get cold in Canada. It the Summer though it gets hot. Where I live in Alberta, It like 85 degrees Farenheit on the average day.

But its really not like piles of snow. People just really over exagerate.

John T

No, its a paradise.

Francois Quebequois

First of all,

just to show Canadians are in denial...check out the negative

rating.. after i tell the truth that canada is....

MIND NUMBINGLY ,FREEZZZZING HELLISH COLD !

http://www.canada.com/Technology/story.html?id=1176162

Enter Your Message or Comment

User Name:
User Email:
Post a comment: