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Weather & Climate in McBride, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McBride has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,382 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.0°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3000°N, 120.1693°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jan 27, 2023 | 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada | M3.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in |
McBride has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.9").