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Weather & Climate in Beaverdell, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaverdell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,592 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,592 ft (790 m) |
| Area | 1,657.6 sq mi (4,293.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4362°N, 119.0876°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 28 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km NW of Malott, Washington | M3.6 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 113 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2022 | 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington | M3.2 | 144 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 80 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 118 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 118 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) (115,123 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) | 115,123 | 93 km |
| 2015 | STICKPIN | 54,119 | 83 km |
| 1985 | BARKER MT | 32,839 | 82 km |
| 2021 | WALKER CREEK | 26,165 | 72 km |
| 2020 | PALMER | 18,015 | 72 km |
| 2023 | EAGLE BLUFF | 16,499 | 65 km |
| 2007 | TUNK GRADE | 15,007 | 95 km |
| 2015 | RENNER | 13,975 | 100 km |
| 1994 | THUNDER | 10,720 | 96 km |
| 2000 | ROCKY HULL | 9,927 | 69 km |
| 2001 | THIRTY MILE | 9,120 | 97 km |
| 1994 | COPPER BUTTE | 9,068 | 89 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,385 | 59 km |
| 2021 | BULLDOG MOUNTAIN | 8,049 | 93 km |
| 2021 | CHICKADEE CREEK | 7,003 | 89 km |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 91 km |
| 2001 | MT. LEONA COMPLEX | 5,978 | 84 km |
| 2015 | NEWBY LAKE | 5,794 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 5,698 | 84 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in |
Beaverdell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.3").