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Weather & Climate in Esperanza, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esperanza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8724°N, 126.7441°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 24, 2014 | 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 32 km | 24 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 39 km | 22 km |
| Oct 6, 1996 | 144 km W of Tofino, Canada | M6.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2012 | 176 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.1 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 21 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 17 km | 19 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 149 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M5.6 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 131 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 157 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.1 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 174 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 128 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 122 km | 14 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 111 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 178 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 120 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.8 | 149 km | 26 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 | 131 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 18.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 11.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 18.1 in | Coldest |
Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (20.8") and July the driest (3.2").