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 Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates51.6406°N, 120.0277°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

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").

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