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Weather & Climate in Malakwa, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malakwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9331°N, 118.8023°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 119 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.1 in |
Malakwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.7").