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Weather & Climate in Silverton, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Silverton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,090/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9527°N, 117.3605°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 39 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 39 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 20 km | 19 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Sep 4, 1999 | 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M2.7 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada | M2.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Grand Forks, Canada | M2.7 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada | M2.6 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada | M2.6 | 47 km | -1 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 39 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M2.5 | 91 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.9 in |
Silverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (2.3").