Batchelor Hills, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3,685 Population 15/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
Batchelor Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates50.7167°N, 120.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 84 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 60 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 125 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 84 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 134 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 122 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 108 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 123 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 138 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 148 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 146 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 113 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 146 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 137 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 119 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 148 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 149 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E of Penticton, Canada M2.5 150 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Batchelor Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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