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Weather & Climate in Tumbler Ridge, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tumbler Ridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,723 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,723 ft (830 m) |
| Area | 601.3 sq mi (1,557.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1303°N, 120.9942°W |
| Timezone | America/Dawson_Creek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1992 | 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M5.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.2 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada | M4.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada | M3.9 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1992 | 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 1993 | 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.3 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Oct 3, 2001 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.2 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.2 | 128 km | 1 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada | M3.0 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 8 km SE of Mackenzie, Canada | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Tumbler Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.1").