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Weather & Climate in Columbia-Shuswap C, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Columbia-Shuswap C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,992 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,992 ft (2,436 m) |
| Area | 195.4 sq mi (506.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0957°N, 118.0379°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 126 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 7.4 in |
Columbia-Shuswap C has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and May the driest (3.5").