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Weather & Climate in Panorama, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Panorama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.0°F
41% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,730 ft (1,137 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates50.4687°N, 116.2226°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 97 km 17 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 63 km 1 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 122 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 137 km 4 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 138 km 0 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 87 km 1 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 131 km 5 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 146 km 7 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 133 km -1 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 126 km 1 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 128 km 10 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 146 km 7 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 132 km 0 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 27 km 1 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 106 km 19 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 104 km 20 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 61 km 3 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 107 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 65 km 4 km
May 6, 1995 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada M2.7 127 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.7 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
August 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 13°F (-11°C) 3.3 in

Panorama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 12°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (2.1").

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