Weather & Climate in Clearwater, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clearwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6406°N, 120.0277°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in |
Clearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.6").