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Weather & Climate in Lax Kw'alaams 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lax Kw'alaams 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5546°N, 130.4306°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 12, 1990 | 85 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 92 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 88 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1995 | 127 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | Hecate Strait region, Canada | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 91 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.0 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 131 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1999 | 127 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1990 | 83 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 87 km W of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 1993 | 120 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.4 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 34 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1997 | 116 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada | M2.8 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 85 km SSW of Metlakatla, Alaska | M2.8 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 1992 | 56 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska | M2.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 29 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska | M2.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 138 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M2.5 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 35 km SE of Hydaburg, Alaska | M2.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.5 m (18 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 10.2 in |
Lax Kw'alaams 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (3.8").