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Weather & Climate in Lower Hat Creek 2, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lower Hat Creek 2 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8841°N, 121.4912°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 97 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 144 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 157 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Lower Hat Creek 2 has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.6").