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Weather & Climate in Elkford, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elkford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 33.9°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0153°N, 114.9235°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 66 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 29 km | 1 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada | M2.6 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M2.5 | 150 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in |
Elkford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 11°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").