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Weather & Climate in Horseshoe Bay, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Horseshoe Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3740°N, 123.2746°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
262 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 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 100 km | 23 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 80 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 88 km | 52 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 139 km | 58 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | M3.8 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | M3.7 | 135 km | 38 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 93 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada | M3.7 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M3.6 | 91 km | 52 km |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.6 | 114 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 | — | 92 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 57 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 126 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 141 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10.1 in |
Horseshoe Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 33°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (2.2").