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Weather & Climate in Carey, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4721°N, 123.3948°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
609 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 145 km | 40 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 97 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 20 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 119 km | 44 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 23 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 53 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 121 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 156 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 174 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | DELABARRE | 4,176 | 78 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 91 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 74 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Carey has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").