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Weather & Climate in Smithers, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Smithers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7804°N, 127.1743°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Smithers has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.2").