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Weather & Climate in Spatsum, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Spatsum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5498°N, 121.3026°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 117 km | 6 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 123 km | -2 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 29 km N of Mission, Canada | M2.7 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Aug 2, 1990 | 27 km SE of Hope, Canada | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.6 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 5 km NW of Agassiz, Canada | M2.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Hope, Canada | M2.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 59 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 15 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 144 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Spatsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").