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Weather & Climate in Nanoose Bay, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanoose Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 243.6 sq mi (630.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2724°N, 124.1933°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 142 km | 41 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 117 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 97 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 103 km | 52 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 98 km | 38 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 76 km | 32 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | M3.7 | 97 km | 38 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 | 85 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 107 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 159 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
Nanoose Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").