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Weather & Climate in Saanich, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saanich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°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 34.7 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5496°N, 123.3693°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
592 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 |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 98 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 103 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 19 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 128 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 92 km | 3 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 14 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 10 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 142 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 62 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 117 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 147 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 174 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 175 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 | 87 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 99 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 83 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
Saanich has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").