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Weather & Climate in Fernie, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fernie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,083/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5000°N, 115.0687°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 84 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 33 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 2 km NW of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 8 km N of Evergreen, Montana | M3.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 118 km | 1 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 | 84 km |
| 1988 | RED BENCH | 33,845 | 99 km |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 61 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 79 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 80 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 81 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 88 km |
| 2015 | MARSTON | 7,587 | 85 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 83 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 76 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 84 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 73 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 62 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) | 5,649 | 88 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 65 km |
| 1994 | WEBB KNOB | 3,824 | 77 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) | 3,143 | 88 km |
| 2018 | BOUNDARY | 2,862 | 98 km |
| 2021 | HAY CREEK | 2,699 | 93 km |
| 2000 | KELSEY CREEK | 2,498 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Fernie has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.7").