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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. The area gets 279 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
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 (4°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").