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Weather & Climate in Mount Waddington D, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mount Waddington D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 1,286.1 sq mi (3,331.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2128°N, 126.5946°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 71 km | 24 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 61 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 56 km | 19 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 131 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.1 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 50 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 124 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2012 | 146 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 105 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 87 km | 41 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 134 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 82 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 126 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 14.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 13.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 14.5 in | Coldest |
Mount Waddington D has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in December to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.9") and July the driest (2.8").