Hixon, BC

British Columbia

Hixon is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 202.

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

202 Population 1/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population202
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Hixon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area237.1 sq mi (614.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates53.4170°N, 122.5822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2023.

Jan 27, 2023 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada M3.9 96 km
Mar 15, 2013 29 km WSW of Prince George, Canada M3.4 59 km
Sep 21, 2022 26 km SSW of Prince George, Canada M3.2 40 km
May 22, 1994 8 km NNW of Prince George, Canada M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Hixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Hixon

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Prince George, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKCQ "Cariboo Country" 100.3 Quesnel & 570 Williams Lake, BC country AAC+ 57 kbps
CJCI 97.3 "Country 97" Prince George, BC country AAC+ 57 kbps
CIRX-FM 94.3 "The Goat" Prince George, BC active rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CKKN 101.3 "The River" Prince George , BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Gas Stations in Hixon

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Hixon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hallis Lake Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Caledonia Nordic Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hixon

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Prince George (International) AirportYXSMedium Airport
Quesnel AirportYQZMedium Airport
Beaverley Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Hixon?

Hixon has a population of 202 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 237.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hixon?

Hixon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.

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