Cocoa Crater

Crater Extinct volcanic crater within British Columbia wilderness

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Cocoa Crater
57.6664, -130.7040

How to Get to Cocoa Crater #

Reaching Cocoa Crater requires planning and is typically done from regional access points in northern British Columbia by off-road vehicle, floatplane, or extended hiking routes. Consult provincial maps and local outfitters for logistics.

Tips for Visiting Cocoa Crater #

  • Access requires careful trip planning-this is a remote volcanic feature in northern British Columbia with limited services nearby.
  • Bring topographic maps and navigation tools; weather can change rapidly at higher elevations.
  • Allow extra days for travel and for weather delays if attempting to reach nearby peaks.

Best Time to Visit Cocoa Crater #

Late summer into early fall is the most practical window for remote northern British Columbia features.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Milder conditions for alpine travel though mosquitoes can be present at lower elevations.
Late summer (Aug-Sep)
Aug-Sep · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Clearer weather windows and fewer insects; early snow possible at higher altitudes.

Weather & Climate near Cocoa Crater #

Climate

Cocoa Crater's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1020 mm/year), wettest in December.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
14°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -5°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° -1°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -7°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

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