Weather & Climate in Gitanyow 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gitanyow 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.2671°N, 128.0724°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Jan 18, 2008 | 17 km E of Hyder, Alaska | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2008 | 11 km N of Hyder, Alaska | M2.9 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 5 km SE of Hyder, Alaska | M2.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada | M2.8 | 115 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | - | 148 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Gitanyow 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 19°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.4").