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Weather & Climate in Holachten 8, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Holachten 8 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2080°N, 122.0242°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
326 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 | 42 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 43 km | 1 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 113 km | 52 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 109 km | 54 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 122 km | 58 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | M3.8 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 117 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M3.6 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.6 | 128 km | 45 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 1 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 44 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 44 km | 2 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 | — | 29 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 143 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 50 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 100 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 139 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 190 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 | 82 km |
| 2015 | GOODELL | 6,624 | 82 km |
| 2022 | COPPER LAKE | 3,825 | 52 km |
| 1996 | ELBOW BASIN | 3,650 | 92 km |
| 2022 | BRUSH CREEK 2 | 3,186 | 57 km |
| 2022 | SILESIA | 2,737 | 48 km |
| 2022 | MCALLISTER CREEK | 2,581 | 94 km |
| 2022 | THREE FOOLS | 2,451 | 88 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CHILL | 2,242 | 49 km |
| 2003 | BIGBEAVER | 1,807 | 80 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,174 | 89 km |
| 2004 | FREEZEOUT | 1,155 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 8.8 in |
Holachten 8 has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.4").