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Weather & Climate in Birken, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Birken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4830°N, 122.6194°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M3.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 1994 | 15 km NNW of Mission, Canada | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M2.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 20 km ENE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2016 | 31 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.8 | 109 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 29 km N of Mission, Canada | M2.7 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 12 km NE of Mission, Canada | M2.7 | 145 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 90 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 64 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 75 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.4 in |
Birken has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 19°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.1").