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Weather & Climate in Columbia-Shuswap F, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Columbia-Shuswap F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 1,024.0 sq mi (2,652.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8548°N, 119.6036°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 127 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 144 km | 5 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 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Columbia-Shuswap F has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.5").