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Weather & Climate in Kitwanga, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitwanga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 571 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.0997°N, 128.0703°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Jan 18, 2008 | 17 km E of Hyder, Alaska | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 5 km SE of Hyder, Alaska | M2.8 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada | M2.8 | 106 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 | — | 131 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in |
Kitwanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 19°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (1.5").