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Weather & Climate in Kitimat-Stikine D, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitimat-Stikine D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,812 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.7°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,812 ft (857 m) |
| Area | 10,851.8 sq mi (28,106.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.8378°N, 129.9902°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 71 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska | M4.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 57 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.5 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 74 km NE of Petersburg, Alaska | M3.5 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 11, 2005 | 66 km ENE of Petersburg, Alaska | M3.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 91 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.3 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.1 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 60 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2017 | 66 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2004 | 78 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M2.8 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M2.5 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 73 km ENE of Petersburg, Alaska | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edziza (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edziza | Stratovolcano | 2,786 m (9,140 ft) | 950 | 40 km |
| Spectrum Range | Shield | 2,430 m (7,972 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Level Mountain | Shield | 2,190 m (7,185 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 141 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 144 km |
| Tuya Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-13°C) | 2.1 in |
Kitimat-Stikine D has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 9°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.7").