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Weather & Climate in Gitsegukla 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gitsegukla 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1706°N, 127.7777°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jun 21, 2020 | 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada | M2.8 | 126 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Gitsegukla 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.2").