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Weather & Climate in Colwood, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4329°N, 123.4859°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
605 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 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 108 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 |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 87 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 27 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 116 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 30 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 24 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 48 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 129 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 162 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 179 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | DELABARRE | 4,176 | 73 km |
| 2018 | MAPLE | 3,547 | 98 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 84 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 70 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 87 km |
| 1985 | BEAVER | 1,107 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°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 | 64°F (18°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 |
Colwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").