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Weather & Climate in Elko, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,104 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,104 ft (946 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2974°N, 115.1107°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 22, 1998 | Idaho-Montana border region | M4.7 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 53 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 1998 | 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana | M4.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.7 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 125 km | 1 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.4 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 1 km N of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 3 km NW of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 137 km | 9 km |
| May 25, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M3.4 | 137 km | 9 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 4 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.3 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 78 km | 13 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 4 km W of Kila, Montana | M3.3 | 138 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 69 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 84 km |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 40 km |
| 2017 | WEST FORK | 21,154 | 94 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH YAAK | 12,866 | 97 km |
| 1988 | DRY FORK | 11,403 | 95 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 56 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (ADAIR II) | 10,329 | 98 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 68 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 60 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 66 km |
| 2015 | MARSTON | 7,587 | 65 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 68 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,096 | 89 km |
| 2018 | GOLD HILL | 6,780 | 85 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 56 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 62 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 52 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 45 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) | 5,649 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in |
Elko has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 18°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.6").