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Weather & Climate in Murrayville, BC

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

Murrayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area94.0 sq mi (243.4 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates49.0833°N, 122.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 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 43 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 96 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 144 km 62 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 54 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 75 km 3 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 69 km 5 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 42 km 0 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 76 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 130 km 2 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 42 km 1 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 43 km 3 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 67 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 73 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 99 km 58 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 135 km 42 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 75 km 0 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 138 km 23 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 76 km 49 km
Nov 26, 1997 15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 147 km 46 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 61 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 137 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 68 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 90 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 98 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 125 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 155 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 183 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 88 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 92 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 82 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 8.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 6.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in Coldest

Murrayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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