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Weather & Climate in Sayward, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sayward experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3832°N, 125.9611°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 100 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 137 km | 25 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 50 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 116 km | 34 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Jul 20, 2004 | 89 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.5 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 73 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 90 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 87 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M4.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 104 km SSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M4.0 | 149 km | 41 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 118 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2002 | 65 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M3.9 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Apr 26, 2014 | 101 km SSW of Port McNeill, Canada | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 94 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 176 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
Sayward has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 35°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (2.3").