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Weather & Climate in Prince George, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prince George has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 122.3 sq mi (316.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 627/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9166°N, 122.7530°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (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 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 29 km WSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.4 | 29 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 26 km SSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.2 | 27 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 8 km NNW of Prince George, Canada | M2.5 | 8 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Prince George has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.3").