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Weather & Climate in West End, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West End has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6733°N, 120.3486°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 150 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 103 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 142 km | -1 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| May 26, 2011 | 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 145 km | -1 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 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").