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Weather & Climate in Sointula, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sointula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6308°N, 127.0178°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 24, 2014 | 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 120 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.8 | 126 km | 26 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 105 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 142 km | 41 km |
| Jul 20, 2004 | 89 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.5 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 139 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 112 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1996 | 126 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1990 | 142 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 112 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
Sointula has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (2.4").