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Weather & Climate in Golden, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3000°N, 116.9689°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Mar 7, 2002 | 84 km N of Golden, Canada | M3.6 | 85 km | 1 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 0 km |
| May 5, 2005 | 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.4 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | M3.0 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 124 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in |
Golden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.5").