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Weather & Climate in Stewart, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Stewart has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.7°F
36% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area213.0 sq mi (551.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates55.9360°N, 129.9866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 49.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Apr 29, 2013 60 km ENE of Thoms Place, Alaska M4.3 92 km 13 km
Sep 7, 2004 71 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska M4.2 128 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2008 17 km E of Hyder, Alaska M3.1 15 km 5 km
Apr 12, 2019 22 km WNW of Hyder, Alaska M3.0 24 km 8 km
Jan 18, 2008 11 km N of Hyder, Alaska M2.9 10 km 16 km
May 7, 2004 48 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska M2.8 128 km 6 km
May 12, 2016 20 km NW of Hyder, Alaska M2.8 20 km 4 km
Sep 11, 2015 5 km SE of Hyder, Alaska M2.8 6 km 11 km
Jun 21, 2020 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada M2.8 145 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iskut-Unuk River Cones (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iskut-Unuk River Cones Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,880 m (6,168 ft) 1800 80 km
Hoodoo Mountain Subglacial 1,850 m (6,070 ft) -7050 123 km
Spectrum Range Shield 2,430 m (7,972 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 6.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
April 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
May 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 44°F (7°C) 7.5 in
October 35°F (2°C) 9.7 in Wettest
November 26°F (-4°C) 8.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 8.8 in

Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 20°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (3.2").

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