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Weather & Climate in Savona, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Savona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 30.9 sq mi (79.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7534°N, 120.8437°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 135 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 123 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 68 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2011 | 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 176 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 183 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Savona has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").