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Weather & Climate in Stikine Region, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stikine Region has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 25.0°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 45,712.9 sq mi (118,396.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5252°N, 130.2086°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 9, 2020 | 81 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 121 km NW of Watson Lake, Canada | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tuya Volcanic Field (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tuya Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Level Mountain | Shield | 2,190 m (7,185 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Atlin Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 4°F (-15°C) | 1.9 in |
Stikine Region has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 3°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.8").