AI-generatedClearwater at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 845 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 411 m
Climate in Clearwater
Clearwater has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while December is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Clearwater is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Clearwater weather: today and the next 14 days
- Today 18° / 9°
- 33 % chance of rain
- 7.9 h of sunshine
- UV index 4
Today's high is 5 °C warmer than usual for October.
The next seven days bring a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs range from 13° to 18°, nights from 1° to 9°. Rain is most likely on these days: tomorrow, Sat 10 Oct.
Worth knowing in the next 7 days
- Thunderstorms: tomorrow
Picked from the forecast; these are not official weather warnings. On site, follow the warnings of the local authorities.
- TodayDay outGood for sightseeing, trips and walks.18° · 33 % rain · wind 5 km/h
- TomorrowRainy dayTime for museums, cafés and a spa.13° · 100 % rain · wind 7 km/h
Best times in the next 24 hours
- Sightseeing & walksNo good window
- Dinner outsideNo good window
From the hourly forecast: dry and pleasant; for the beach also sunny, at least 23 °C, a sea of 21 °C or more and waves under 1.5 m.
The next 24 hours
- Now: Cloudy, 13°, 17 % chance of rain
- 22:00: Cloudy, 12°, 16 % chance of rain
- 23:00: Cloudy, 12°, 14 % chance of rain
- 00:00: Cloudy, 12°, 9 % chance of rain
- 01:00: Cloudy, 12°, 2 % chance of rain
- 02:00: Cloudy, 11°, 2 % chance of rain
- 03:00: Cloudy, 12°, 11 % chance of rain
- 04:00: Cloudy, 12°, 26 % chance of rain
- 05:00: Cloudy, 13°, 43 % chance of rain
- 06:00: Cloudy, 12°, 63 % chance of rain
- 07:00: Drizzle, 12°, 85 % chance of rain
- 07:14Sunrise
- 08:00: Showers, 11°, 100 % chance of rain
- 09:00: Thunderstorms, 11°, 100 % chance of rain
- 10:00: Drizzle, 11°, 100 % chance of rain
- 11:00: Drizzle, 11°, 100 % chance of rain
- 12:00: Drizzle, 10°, 99 % chance of rain
- 13:00: Drizzle, 11°, 97 % chance of rain
- 14:00: Drizzle, 13°, 92 % chance of rain
- 15:00: Drizzle, 13°, 83 % chance of rain
- 16:00: Drizzle, 12°, 72 % chance of rain
- 17:00: Sunny, 12°, 61 % chance of rain
- 18:00: Sunny, 10°, 51 % chance of rain
- 18:19Sunset
- 19:00: Sunny, 9°, 41 % chance of rain
- 20:00: Partly cloudy, 8°, 35 % chance of rain
- Today8 OctCloudy18°usually 15°9°33 %84
- Tomorrow9 OctThunderstorms13°usually 15°8°100 %48
- Sat10 OctDrizzle13°usually 14°3°67 %55
- Sun11 OctSunny13°usually 14°1°0 %85
- Mon12 OctCloudy14°usually 14°2°4 %90
- Tue13 OctCloudy15°usually 13°5°31 %77
- Wed14 OctDrizzle14°usually 13°3°31 %79
- Thu15 OctSunny13°usually 13°1°13 %85
- Fri16 OctPartly cloudy15°usually 12°3°12 %95
- Sat17 OctDrizzle13°usually 12°3°27 %76
- Sun18 OctDrizzle13°usually 12°4°35 %71
- Mon19 OctDrizzle12°usually 12°7°35 %66
- Tue20 OctDrizzle10°usually 11°6°34 %57
- Wed21 OctDrizzle10°usually 11°6°28 %41
Usual daytime high for the time of year
Best days for a holiday: Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Fri 16 Oct
- Good days out: today, Mon 12 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Wed 14 Oct +1 more
Over the next two weeks, days will be about as warm as usual for the time of year.
The weekend in Clearwater
- Sat 10 OctRainy dayTime for museums, cafés and a spa.13° · 67 % rain · wind 11 km/h
- Sun 11 OctChangeable dayChangeable weather – keep plans flexible.13° · 0 % rain · wind 5 km/h
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), rounded by us and refreshed every 30 minutes. Compared with the climate averages 1996–2025. Sources & licences
Best time to visit Clearwater
The best time to visit Clearwater is from April to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to June and in September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 97 mm of precipitation.
Clearwater through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Clearwater in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Clearwater in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–28 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Clearwater in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–22 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Clearwater in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–3 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jun, Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Clearwater for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2218:09
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:02–08:08 · evening 17:23–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:02 · evening 18:30–18:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Clearwater compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Clearwater in October?
In October, Clearwater is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Clearwater.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 47 min07:22 – 18:09
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Clearwater
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Clearwater: score 75 against 46. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 84 mm | 74 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Clearwater month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January−1° · 2.6 h
In January, Clearwater is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in January19February3° · 4.2 h
In February, Clearwater is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in February30March9° · 5.1 h
In March, Clearwater is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in March65April14° · 6.9 h
In April, Clearwater is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in April74May20° · 7.8 h
In May, Clearwater is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in May73June24° · 8.0 h
In June, Clearwater is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in June63July28° · 10.0 h
In July, Clearwater is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in July69August28° · 8.9 h
In August, Clearwater is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in August75September22° · 6.4 h
In September, Clearwater is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in September46October13° · 4.1 h
In October, Clearwater is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in October5November5° · 2.5 h
In November, Clearwater is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 85 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in November6December−1° · 2.2 h
In December, Clearwater is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Clearwater.
Clearwater in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Clearwater
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−8°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | −1° | −8° | 2.6 h | 14 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 3° | −6° | 4.2 h | 11 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 9° | −1° | 5.1 h | 13 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 14° | 3° | 6.9 h | 12 | 48 |
| MayMay | 74 | 20° | 8° | 7.8 h | 15 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 24° | 11° | 8.0 h | 15 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 28° | 15° | 10.0 h | 11 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 28° | 14° | 8.9 h | 9 | 55 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 22° | 9° | 6.4 h | 11 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 46 | 13° | 3° | 4.1 h | 14 | 84 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 5° | −3° | 2.5 h | 16 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | −1° | −8° | 2.2 h | 15 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Clearwater
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Clearwater, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Clearwater: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Clearwater has about 14 rainy days with 84 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Clearwater
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- UV today
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 120 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Clearwater
How breezy and how cloudy Clearwater is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Clearwater typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Clearwater: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Clearwater
How often the day gets hot in Clearwater (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Clearwater has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Clearwater
When Clearwater is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Clearwater has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Clearwater
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Clearwater in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Clearwater has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 46
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Clearwater vs 100 Mile House
In October Clearwater has the better holiday weather (score 46 vs 36). During the day 100 Mile House is 3 °C cooler than Clearwater.
| in October | Clearwater | 100 Mile House |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 46 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Clearwater ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Clearwater
When is the best time to visit Clearwater?
The best time to visit Clearwater is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Clearwater?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Clearwater?
The wettest month is June with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Clearwater get?
Clearwater gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Clearwater in?
Clearwater is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Clearwater?
A nonstop flight from London to Clearwater takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Clearwater?
Clearwater has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 74, summer holidays 67, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 7.