Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Canoe, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Canoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates50.7500°N, 119.2333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 116 km 10 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 102 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 116 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 128 km 0 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 134 km 18 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 126 km -2 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 146 km 15 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 121 km 5 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 100 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 139 km 1 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 137 km 5 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km 0 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km -1 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km 8 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 127 km 7 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 150 km -1 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 143 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Canoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

View full profile of Canoe, BC →