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Weather & Climate in Clinton, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clinton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,936 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0917°N, 121.5865°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 120 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 144 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 155 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in |
Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 19°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.7").