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Weather & Climate in Prince Rupert, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prince Rupert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 121.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.3151°N, 130.3210°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 12, 1990 | 85 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 88 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1995 | 92 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1995 | 127 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | Hecate Strait region, Canada | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 131 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 91 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M4.0 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 1999 | 127 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1990 | 83 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 87 km W of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 1993 | 120 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.4 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Dec 28, 1997 | 116 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M3.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 85 km SSW of Metlakatla, Alaska | M2.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada | M2.8 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Apr 12, 1992 | 56 km SSE of Hydaburg, Alaska | M2.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 138 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M2.5 | 139 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.5 m (18 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 10.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
Prince Rupert has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 100.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (4.0").