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Weather & Climate in Sicamous, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sicamous has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8331°N, 118.9857°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 143 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 147 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 5.2 in |
Sicamous has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 19°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.8").