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Weather & Climate in Ruskin, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruskin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2000°N, 122.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
321 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 45 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 94 km | 23 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 45 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 46 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 91 km | 52 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 85 km | 54 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington | M4.0 | 113 km | 58 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | M3.8 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 95 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada | M3.7 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M3.6 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington | M3.6 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 45 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 43 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 65 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 83 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 176 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | COPPER LAKE | 3,825 | 79 km |
| 2022 | BRUSH CREEK 2 | 3,186 | 83 km |
| 2022 | SILESIA | 2,737 | 73 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CHILL | 2,242 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 10.5 in |
Ruskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (2.8").