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Weather & Climate in Marble Canyon 3, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marble Canyon 3 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8187°N, 121.6646°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.6 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 31 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.5 | 148 km | -2 km |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 28 km WNW of Hope, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 98 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2011 | 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 150 km | 8 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 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 131 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 144 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Marble Canyon 3 has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 19°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.9").