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Weather & Climate in Quesnel, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quesnel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9784°N, 122.4931°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 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 29 km WSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.4 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 26 km SSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 8 km NNW of Prince George, Canada | M2.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in |
Quesnel has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.0").