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Weather & Climate in Jaffray, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jaffray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3832°N, 115.3020°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.7 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2015 | 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana | M3.5 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 129 km | 1 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.4 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 60 km | 1 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 90 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 4 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.3 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.3 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 5 km W of Batavia, Montana | M3.2 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 53 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2002 | 0 km N of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | WEDGE CANYON | 51,987 | 86 km |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 45 km |
| 2017 | WEST FORK | 21,154 | 99 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH YAAK | 12,866 | 98 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 66 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 85 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 62 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 71 km |
| 2015 | MARSTON | 7,587 | 79 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 62 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,096 | 89 km |
| 2018 | GOLD HILL | 6,780 | 90 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 72 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 69 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 67 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 62 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) | 5,649 | 76 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 64 km |
| 1994 | WEBB KNOB | 3,824 | 62 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) | 3,143 | 70 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in |
Jaffray has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.6").