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Weather & Climate in Columbia-Shuswap E, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Columbia-Shuswap E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 590.8 sq mi (1,530.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7778°N, 119.1749°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 131 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada | M2.7 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | -1 km |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 7 km E of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Columbia-Shuswap E has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").