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Weather & Climate in Cloverdale, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cloverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates49.1080°N, 122.7276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 34.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 51 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 88 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 147 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 147 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 56 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 67 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 65 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 50 km 0 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 75 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 122 km 2 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 51 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 50 km 1 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 64 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 70 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 102 km 58 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 135 km 42 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 81 km 0 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 141 km 23 km
Nov 26, 1997 15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 148 km 46 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 142 km 55 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 66 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 136 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 76 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 85 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 94 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 162 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 178 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 97 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 90 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 8.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.4 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest

Cloverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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