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Weather & Climate in Mount Waddington A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Waddington A experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 4,890.5 sq mi (12,666.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5911°N, 126.2574°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 129 km | 34 km |
| Jul 20, 2004 | 89 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.5 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 90 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.1 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 73 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 87 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 104 km SSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 41 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2017 | 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 132 km | 8 km |
| May 19, 2002 | 65 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M3.9 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Apr 26, 2014 | 101 km SSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 89 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 11.3 in |
Mount Waddington A has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.6") and July the driest (2.6").