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Weather & Climate in Swansea Point, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swansea Point has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°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 30.8 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7667°N, 119.0167°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 135 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 144 km | 1 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | -1 km |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 7 km E of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 146 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in |
Swansea Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").