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Weather & Climate in Port Alice, BC

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

Port Alice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates50.3845°N, 127.4510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.2"
198% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Apr 24, 2014 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.5 85 km 10 km
Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 103 km 22 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 92 km 24 km
Nov 8, 2012 176 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.1 148 km 14 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 88 km 19 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 88 km 19 km
Aug 4, 2013 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.5 80 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1990 131 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 142 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2004 157 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 149 km 10 km
May 23, 2020 173 km W of Port McNeill, Canada M5.2 147 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2017 179 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.2 145 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2017 182 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.1 149 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2015 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.1 120 km 13 km
Feb 7, 1993 174 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.0 141 km 10 km
May 10, 2020 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 95 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2005 120 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada M4.8 90 km 26 km
Apr 24, 2014 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 90 km 10 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 68 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2012 181 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M4.8 147 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2007 169 km SW of Vernon, Canada M4.7 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 15.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 11.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 10.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 8.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 4.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 13.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 17.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 15.9 in

Port Alice has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 113.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and July the driest (2.8").

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