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Weather & Climate in College Park, BC

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

College Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates49.2820°N, 122.8787°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.8"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 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 71 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 66 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 75 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 54 km 3 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 71 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 47 km 5 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 91 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 101 km 2 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 72 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 71 km 1 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 75 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 83 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 122 km 58 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 103 km 0 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 87 km 49 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 147 km 38 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 114 km 40 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 82 km 52 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 106 km 45 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 71 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 66 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 150 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 64 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 73 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 96 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 98 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 156 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 173 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 11.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 8.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 10.3 in Coldest

College Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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