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Weather & Climate in Kitimat-Stikine E, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitimat-Stikine E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5357°N, 128.5040°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 | 68 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 | — | 63 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 6.6 in |
Kitimat-Stikine E has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (2.2").