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Weather & Climate in Fountain 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fountain 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7366°N, 121.8633°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 136 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.6 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 31 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.5 | 138 km | -2 km |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 28 km WNW of Hope, Canada | M2.5 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 116 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 127 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Fountain 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.9").