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Weather & Climate in Ninstints, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ninstints experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 1,316.2 sq mi (3,408.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0998°N, 131.2172°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Oct 28, 2012 | 206 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M7.8 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 254 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.6 | 12 km | 17 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 267 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.6 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 271 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.5 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 251 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 237 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.3 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 241 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.2 | 55 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 250 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 282 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.2 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 254 km W of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | Haida Gwaii Region, Canada | M6.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 243 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.1 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 225 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.1 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Sep 4, 2013 | 230 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 269 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M6.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 260 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2005 | Haida Gwaii Region, Canada | M5.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 246 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 294 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 261 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.6 | 77 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: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1929 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 2001 | QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Milbanke Sound Group (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milbanke Sound Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 10.9 in |
Ninstints has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 94.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.9") and July the driest (3.2").