Cariboo J, BC

British Columbia

Cariboo J is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 616.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

616 Population 0/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature

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How Cariboo J Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population616
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Cariboo J has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,478 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation4,478 ft (1,365 m)
Area9,992.4 sq mi (25,880.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates52.1615°N, 124.2048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

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Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 23, 1990.

Jun 23, 1990 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada M3.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 161 km
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 166 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in

Cariboo J has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 12°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Cariboo J

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chilko Lake (Tsylos Park Lodge) AirportCJHSmall Airport
Elkin Creek Guest Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Kleena Kleene (Chilanko Lodge) Airport-Small Airport
Puntzi Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Scum Lake Airport-Small Airport
Tsuniah Lake Lodge Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Cariboo J?

Cariboo J has a population of 616 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 9,992.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cariboo J?

Cariboo J has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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