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Weather & Climate in Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sun Peaks Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8908°N, 119.8920°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 126 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 103 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2011 | 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in |
Sun Peaks Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 17°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").