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Weather & Climate in Central Saanich, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Saanich 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5663°N, 123.4193°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
581 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 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 100 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 107 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 45 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 76 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 23 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 96 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 130 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 13 km | 52 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 16 km | 54 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 71 km | 58 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 | — | 144 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 63 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 120 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 146 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 178 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 | 88 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 100 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 85 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
Central Saanich has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").