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Weather & Climate in Fanny Bay, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fanny Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4900°N, 124.8119°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 70 km | 25 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 50 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 144 km | 34 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 80 km | 2 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 89 km | 32 km |
| Jun 19, 2017 | 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 63 km | 38 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 71 km | 33 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 | 43 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 136 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 158 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 9.8 in |
Fanny Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (1.3").