Shirley, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
485
Population
1,672/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
Shirley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3891°N, 123.9049°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 53 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 160 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 175 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 12.6 in |
Shirley has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (1.4").