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Weather & Climate in Gonzales, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gonzales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4165°N, 123.3299°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 | 148 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 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 140 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 107 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 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 44 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 96 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 | 17 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 97 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 | 142 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 | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 119 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 161 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 168 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 170 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 | 87 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Gonzales has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").