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Weather & Climate in Salmo, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,198 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1955°N, 117.2770°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho | M3.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho | M3.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 43 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 52 km | -1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 22 km N of Keller, Washington | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 22 km N of Heron, Montana | M3.1 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 5 km W of Hope, Idaho | M3.1 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 43 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 129 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STICKPIN (54,119 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | STICKPIN | 54,119 | 91 km |
| 2022 | RUSSELL MOUNTAIN | 26,130 | 70 km |
| 2015 | TOWER | 24,779 | 80 km |
| 2015 | RENNER | 13,975 | 83 km |
| 2015 | GRAVES MOUNTAIN | 8,559 | 100 km |
| 2021 | BULLDOG MOUNTAIN | 8,049 | 86 km |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 61 km |
| 2001 | MT. LEONA COMPLEX | 5,978 | 98 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 85 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 43 km |
| 2018 | BOYDS | 5,196 | 90 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 62 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 38 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 43 km |
| 2003 | MYRTLE CREEK | 3,539 | 80 km |
| 2015 | MARBLE VALLEY | 3,431 | 99 km |
| 2003 | BLACK CANYON | 2,403 | 46 km |
| 2022 | BOULDER MOUNTAIN | 2,346 | 84 km |
| 2022 | THOR | 2,099 | 43 km |
| 1988 | SHERMAN | 1,954 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in |
Salmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").