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Weather & Climate in Halfway River 168, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halfway River 168 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,356 ft (718 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4962°N, 117.8197°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 98 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 88 km | 19 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Sep 4, 1999 | 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M2.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada | M2.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada | M2.6 | 109 km | -1 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 26 km E of Nelson, Canada | M2.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M2.5 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 39 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M2.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 6.6 in |
Halfway River 168 has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 18°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and September the driest (3.1").