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Weather & Climate in Pemberton, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pemberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3164°N, 122.8027°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 147 km | 61 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.4 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 13 km NE of Fairwinds, Canada | M3.1 | 137 km | 66 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M3.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 14 km NE of Fairwinds, Canada | M2.9 | 136 km | 67 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M2.9 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.9 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 20 km ENE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 81 km | 8 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 | — | 110 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 104 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 54 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 60 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.7 in |
Pemberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (2.1").