All Countries
Weather & Climate in Pavilion, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pavilion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8833°N, 121.8333°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 150 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 112 km | 7 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 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 121 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 142 km |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in |
Pavilion has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 19°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (1.0").