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Weather & Climate in Port Renfrew, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Port Renfrew experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 155 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5528°N, 124.4221°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
295 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 96 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 87 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 138 km | 58 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 28 km | 32 km |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington | M3.9 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M3.9 | 132 km | 41 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington | M3.7 | 147 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 177 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 17.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 12.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 11.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 16.9 in |
Port Renfrew has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.6") and July the driest (2.0").