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Weather & Climate in Fraser Valley C, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fraser Valley C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 1,414.2 sq mi (3,662.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9373°N, 122.4092°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 122 km | 61 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 1 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 3 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.5 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.4 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.4 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 60 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 43 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 109 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 7.2 in |
Fraser Valley C has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (2.1").