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Weather & Climate in Bamfield, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bamfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 625.4 sq mi (1,619.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8358°N, 125.1402°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 53 km | 25 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 50 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 102 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 141 km | 34 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 66 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2001 | 83 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.2 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 57 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 63 km SW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 80 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 140 km | 54 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 34 km | 32 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 48 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 192 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 16.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 12.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 15.7 in |
Bamfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.9") and July the driest (2.2").