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Weather & Climate in Telegraph Creek, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Telegraph Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.9°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.9110°N, 131.1600°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 71 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska | M4.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 50 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 57 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2012 | 74 km NE of Petersburg, Alaska | M3.5 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 57 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.5 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 50 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.4 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Aug 11, 2005 | 66 km ENE of Petersburg, Alaska | M3.4 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 91 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.3 | 52 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 56 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.3 | 146 km | 18 km |
| May 18, 2021 | 59 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 1994 | 57 km ENE of Juneau, Alaska | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1995 | 58 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 1994 | 55 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.1 | 78 km | 1 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 56 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2002 | 65 km ESE of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 59 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Oct 5, 1994 | 66 km ENE of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 40 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska | M3.1 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 55 km E of Juneau, Alaska | M3.1 | 145 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: 470.0 m (1,542 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2025 | TRACY ARM, AK | Meteorological | 470.0 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Edziza (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Edziza | Stratovolcano | 2,786 m (9,140 ft) | 950 | 38 km |
| Level Mountain | Shield | 2,190 m (7,185 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Spectrum Range | Shield | 2,430 m (7,972 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Hoodoo Mountain | Subglacial | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | -7050 | 126 km |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 153 km |
| Tuya Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in |
Telegraph Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 12°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.4").