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Weather & Climate in Columbia-Shuswap D, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Columbia-Shuswap D 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 274 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 28.6°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,404 ft (1,647 m) |
| Area | 267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4538°N, 116.2818°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M4.1 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M4.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.8 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 91 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.7 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 33 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 139 km | 1 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 93 km S of Edson, Canada | M3.3 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 2.9 in |
Columbia-Shuswap D has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").