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Weather & Climate in Gordon Head, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gordon Head experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4833°N, 123.3167°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
620 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 91 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 95 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 14 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 120 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 12 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 55 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 115 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 154 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 168 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | DELABARRE | 4,176 | 80 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 94 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 76 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| 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 | Coldest |
Gordon Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 41°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").