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Weather & Climate in Gilmore, BC

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

Gilmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates49.1230°N, 123.1346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 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 78 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 70 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 62 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 38 km 3 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 76 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 70 km 5 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 71 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 102 km 2 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 77 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 77 km 1 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 53 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 61 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 110 km 58 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 127 km 32 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 133 km 42 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 98 km 0 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 145 km 23 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 144 km 55 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 121 km 38 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 66 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 90 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 128 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 81 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 91 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 104 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 111 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 170 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 186 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 44°F (6°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.6 in

Gilmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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