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Weather & Climate in Bridge River 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bridge River 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7985°N, 122.0271°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.6 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 31 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | -2 km |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 28 km WNW of Hope, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 115 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 105 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 126 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in |
Bridge River 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.3").