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Weather & Climate in Hope, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 121.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3830°N, 121.4414°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | M3.8 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington | M3.6 | 126 km | 3 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 1 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 147 km | 61 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 4 km WNW of Lake Cavanaugh, Washington | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 4 km ENE of Conway, Washington | M3.6 | 130 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington | M3.6 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 3 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.5 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 73 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 124 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 143 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DIAMOND CREEK (117,527 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | DIAMOND CREEK | 117,527 | 94 km |
| 2006 | TATOOSH COMPLEX | 48,862 | 76 km |
| 2022 | PARKS | 34,621 | 70 km |
| 2002 | QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (MIDDLE MOUNTAIN) | 8,173 | 88 km |
| 2023 | SOURDOUGH | 7,517 | 74 km |
| 2015 | GOODELL | 6,624 | 79 km |
| 2022 | KID | 5,188 | 78 km |
| 2002 | QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (QUARTZ MOUNTAIN) | 4,716 | 86 km |
| 2022 | COPPER LAKE | 3,825 | 48 km |
| 1996 | ELBOW BASIN | 3,650 | 68 km |
| 2022 | BRUSH CREEK 2 | 3,186 | 54 km |
| 2022 | SILESIA | 2,737 | 49 km |
| 2022 | MCALLISTER CREEK | 2,581 | 87 km |
| 2022 | THREE FOOLS | 2,451 | 66 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CHILL | 2,242 | 45 km |
| 2003 | BIGBEAVER | 1,807 | 70 km |
| 2006 | VAN PEAK | 1,425 | 99 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,174 | 98 km |
| 2004 | FREEZEOUT | 1,155 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (1.8").