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Weather & Climate in Rural Saanich, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rural Saanich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4973°N, 123.4288°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
599 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 148 km | 40 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 93 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 101 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 48 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 22 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 123 km | 44 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 16 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 150 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 56 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 123 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 154 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 177 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | DELABARRE | 4,176 | 81 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 92 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 77 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Rural Saanich has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").