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Weather & Climate in Lavington, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lavington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area691.5 sq mi (1,791.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.2333°N, 119.1000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 90 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 115 km 1 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 90 km 10 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 130 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 112 km 10 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 123 km 5 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 116 km 7 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 130 km -1 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 134 km 7 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 133 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 90 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 144 km 6 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 99 km 18 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 134 km 7 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 90 km 0 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 118 km 8 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 99 km 13 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 126 km 9 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 103 km -1 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 140 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Lavington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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