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Weather & Climate in Mission, BC

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

Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates49.1330°N, 122.3026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 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 34 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 109 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 142 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 69 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 97 km 3 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 35 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 70 km 5 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 94 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 143 km 2 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 36 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 34 km 1 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 88 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 93 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 107 km 58 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 148 km 42 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 76 km 0 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 147 km 23 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 96 km 49 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 118 km 40 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 87 km 52 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 43 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 53 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 94 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 102 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 130 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 143 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 94 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 93 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 67 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 71 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 61 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 64 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 94 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 6.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.4 in

Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").

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