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Weather & Climate in Q'alatkú7em, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Q'alatkú7em has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0522°N, 122.5391°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 1 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 128 km | 61 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 3 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.5 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.4 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.4 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 4 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.3 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 7 km ENE of Sumas, Washington | M3.3 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 3 km NE of Deming, Washington | M3.2 | 137 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 40 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 94 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 6.3 in |
Q'alatkú7em has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (2.1").