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Weather & Climate in Fairfield, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairfield 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4167°N, 123.3500°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
652 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Feb 28, 2001 | 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington | M6.8 | 149 km | 52 km |
| Jul 3, 1999 | 8 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.8 | 150 km | 40 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 83 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 90 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 116 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 46 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 149 km | 5 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 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 113 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 143 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 48 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 8 | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 120 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 161 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 169 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 190 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 | 72 km |
| 2018 | MAPLE | 3,547 | 94 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 86 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 68 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 82 km |
| 1985 | BEAVER | 1,107 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°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 | 67°F (19°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 |
Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").