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Weather & Climate in Cariboo J, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 310 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 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 Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,478 ft (1,365 m) |
| Area | 9,992.4 sq mi (25,880.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1615°N, 124.2048°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 23, 1990 | 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
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).
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").