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Weather & Climate in Nequatque, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nequatque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5526°N, 122.4767°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 1994 | 15 km NNW of Mission, Canada | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M2.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 20 km ENE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2016 | 31 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.8 | 121 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 29 km N of Mission, Canada | M2.7 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M2.6 | 113 km | 4 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 | — | 125 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 73 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Nequatque has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.7").