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Weather & Climate in Cordova Bay, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cordova Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°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 85 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5167°N, 123.3667°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
599 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 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 95 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 100 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 43 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 18 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 124 km | 44 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 94 km | 1 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 11 km | 52 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 17 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 58 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 118 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 151 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 173 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 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 | 83 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 96 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 79 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 93 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 | 67°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 |
Cordova Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").