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Weather & Climate in Chetwynd, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chetwynd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,018 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.6999°N, 121.6363°W |
| Timezone | America/Dawson_Creek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M5.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 116 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 75 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 89 km | 2 km |
| Apr 13, 2024 | 80 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 110 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 94 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1993 | 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.3 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.2 | 81 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Chetwynd has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.9").