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Weather & Climate in Fraser Valley F, BC

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

Fraser Valley F experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area778.0 sq mi (2,015.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates49.1780°N, 122.2523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.0"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

329 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 38 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 110 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 146 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 75 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 100 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 67 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 39 km 0 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 143 km 2 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 100 km 23 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 39 km 1 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 40 km 3 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 94 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 99 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 113 km 58 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 81 km 0 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 102 km 49 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 124 km 40 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 93 km 52 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 107 km 3 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 115 km 45 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 37 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 55 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 92 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 100 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 128 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 145 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 185 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 94 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 93 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 66 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 70 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 60 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 62 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 95 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 7.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 11.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 10.1 in

Fraser Valley F has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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