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Weather & Climate in Mill Bay, BC

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

Mill Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Area25.9 sq mi (67.2 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates48.6500°N, 123.5500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

497 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 104 km 12 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 138 km 13 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 111 km 51 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 116 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 120 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 143 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 55 km 16 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 121 km 10 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 66 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 131 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 102 km 0 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 141 km 2 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 36 km 23 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 136 km 15 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 102 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 103 km 1 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 141 km 44 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 24 km 52 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 22 km 54 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 84 km 58 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 144 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 72 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 128 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 139 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 165 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 98 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 8.6 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.5 in Coldest

Mill Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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