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Weather & Climate in Oxford Heights, BC

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

Oxford Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates49.2812°N, 122.7601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.7"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 25.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 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 65 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 73 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 75 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 63 km 3 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 65 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 46 km 5 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 107 km 2 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 93 km 23 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 65 km 1 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 66 km 3 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 86 km 52 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 79 km 54 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 121 km 58 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 100 km 0 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 90 km 49 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 116 km 40 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 84 km 52 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 66 km 2 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 108 km 45 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 66 km 1 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 58 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 66 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 75 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 89 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 101 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 159 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 175 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SILESIA (2,737 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 SILESIA 2,737 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 11.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 13.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 10.3 in Coldest

Oxford Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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