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Weather & Climate in Kitimat, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitimat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 259.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 92.4 sq mi (239.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0524°N, 128.6534°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 | 88 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 | — | 8 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 7 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Milbanke Sound Group (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milbanke Sound Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 11.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
Kitimat has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (2.5").