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Weather & Climate in Celista, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Celista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°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 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9430°N, 119.3530°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 142 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Celista has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").