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Weather & Climate in Langford, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Langford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4496°N, 123.5026°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
599 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 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 89 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 100 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 28 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 118 km | 44 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 29 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 50 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 129 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 160 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 181 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 186 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 | 75 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 86 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 72 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
Langford has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.9").