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Weather & Climate in Columbia-Shuswap A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Columbia-Shuswap A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,104 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.1°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Area | 5,187.2 sq mi (13,434.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4106°N, 116.4653°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 19, 1996 | 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 114 km | 0 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 1996 | 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 117 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 3.3 in |
Columbia-Shuswap A has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.2").