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Weather & Climate in Greendale, BC

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

Greendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density11,107/sq mi
Coordinates49.1167°N, 122.0500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.2"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

361 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 31 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 126 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 138 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 79 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 115 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 81 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 33 km 0 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 106 km 23 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 34 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 33 km 1 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 102 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 106 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 112 km 58 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 76 km 0 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 109 km 49 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 129 km 40 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 99 km 52 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 33 km 2 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 96 km 3 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 119 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 39 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 42 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 107 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 114 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 131 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 143 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 77 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 77 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 49 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 90 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 54 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 44 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 89 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 86 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 46 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 77 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 81 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in
November 42°F (5°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 8.3 in

Greendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and August the driest (2.2").

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