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Weather & Climate in Priest's Valley 6, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Priest's Valley 6 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2467°N, 119.3389°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 145 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 107 km | 0 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 103 km | -1 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
Priest's Valley 6 has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (1.0").