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Weather & Climate in Fort Nelson, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fort Nelson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 31.6°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8053°N, 122.7002°W |
| Timezone | America/Fort_Nelson |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Aug 4, 2014 | 138 km S of Fort Nelson, Canada | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 78 km NNE of Fort Nelson, Canada | M3.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Fort Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -4°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.7").