Atlin, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

219 Population 13/sq mi density
33°F Avg Temperature
Atlin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.0°F
39% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates59.5781°N, 133.6895°W
TimezoneAmerica/Creston

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 18, 2025.

Jan 4, 1999 18 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska M4.1 144 km
Jul 31, 1991 25 km SSE of Mud Bay, Alaska M4.0 115 km
Jan 8, 2011 14 km SE of Skagway, Alaska M4.0 86 km
Mar 5, 2007 54 km N of Juneau, Alaska M4.0 97 km
Nov 13, 1992 27 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska M3.7 150 km
Oct 4, 1998 25 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska M3.6 148 km
Feb 17, 2003 63 km ENE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.6 148 km
Jun 13, 2016 86 km SE of Whitehorse, Canada M3.6 62 km
Jun 7, 2003 50 km E of Juneau, Alaska M3.6 141 km
Dec 10, 1998 3 km SE of Covenant Life, Alaska M3.6 131 km
May 25, 2009 44 km SE of Mud Bay, Alaska M3.6 99 km
Jun 16, 1992 57 km E of Juneau, Alaska M3.6 143 km
Nov 6, 1992 34 km S of Mud Bay, Alaska M3.6 128 km
Apr 22, 2024 53 km N of Juneau, Alaska M3.4 100 km
Jul 14, 1990 13 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska M3.4 146 km
Jun 7, 2003 50 km E of Juneau, Alaska M3.4 139 km
Mar 1, 2021 35 km SSW of Klukwan, Alaska M3.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2004 11 km ESE of Mud Bay, Alaska M3.4 97 km
Aug 6, 2011 9 km WSW of Lutak, Alaska M3.4 119 km
Sep 14, 1998 27 km SW of Mud Bay, Alaska M3.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 SKAGWAY, AK Meteorological 9.0 m 1 91 km
1907 SKAGWAY, AK Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Atlin Volcanic Field (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Atlin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) Unknown 24 km
Alligator Lake Volcanic field 2,217 m (7,274 ft) Unknown 134 km
Tuya Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,123 m (6,965 ft) Unknown 177 km
Level Mountain Shield 2,190 m (7,185 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 1.0 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Wettest
October 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in

Atlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 8°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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