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Weather & Climate in Queen Charlotte, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Queen Charlotte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2548°N, 132.1027°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
259 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Oct 28, 2012 | 206 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M7.8 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 254 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.6 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 237 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.3 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2001 | 151 km SSW of Hydaburg, Alaska | M6.2 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 241 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.2 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 225 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M6.1 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 260 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | Haida Gwaii, Canada | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 222 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 226 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 236 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 261 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Jan 12, 1990 | 85 km WSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 256 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 246 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 234 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 237 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 236 km SW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 226 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 240 km SSW of Prince Rupert, Canada | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 1 | 52 km |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 83 km |
| 1949 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 88 km |
| 2001 | QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 10.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 11.3 in |
Queen Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and July the driest (2.6").