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Weather & Climate in Thompson-Nicola E, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thompson-Nicola E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,556 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,556 ft (1,084 m) |
| Area | 2,558.1 sq mi (6,625.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3046°N, 121.3969°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 136 km | 7 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 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 127 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 165 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Thompson-Nicola E has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.6").