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Weather & Climate in Skookumchuck, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skookumchuck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9166°N, 115.7354°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 47 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 134 km | -1 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 25 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 88 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Skookumchuck has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.8").