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Weather & Climate in Englishman River South, BC

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

Englishman River South experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates49.2821°N, 124.2816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 70 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 100 km 25 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 136 km 41 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 105 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 131 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 48 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 122 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 99 km 10 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 74 km 2 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 122 km 23 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 130 km 33 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 136 km 30 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 103 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 109 km 52 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 74 km 32 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 92 km 38 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 92 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 92 km 33 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 97 km 38 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 112 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 80 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 117 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 118 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 160 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 180 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.2 in

Englishman River South has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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