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Weather & Climate in Houpsitas 6, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houpsitas 6 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0303°N, 127.3793°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 24, 2014 | 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 54 km | 24 km |
| Oct 6, 1996 | 144 km W of Tofino, Canada | M6.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2012 | 176 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.1 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 53 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 185 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 56 km | 19 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 149 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M5.6 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 131 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 157 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 195 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 179 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 190 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.1 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 182 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 174 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 128 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 123 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 149 km |
| 2004 | VANCOUVER ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 17.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 12.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 15.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 18.1 in |
Houpsitas 6 has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 128.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (19.8") and July the driest (2.9").