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Weather & Climate in Terrace, BC

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

Terrace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 132.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates54.5163°N, 128.6035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 132.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.

Jun 21, 2020 62 km WNW of Terrace, Canada M2.8 62 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA Meteorological 4.1 m 60 km
1974 KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA Meteorological 2.8 m 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 6.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 42°F (6°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 31°F (-0°C) 6.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 6.6 in Coldest

Terrace has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (2.2").

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