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Weather & Climate in Shearwater, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shearwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 7,636.8 sq mi (19,779.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1481°N, 128.0922°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 6, 2008 | 253 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 199 km N of Port McNeill, Canada | M3.5 | 87 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milbanke Sound Group (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milbanke Sound Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 335 m (1,099 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 14.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 12.6 in |
Shearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and July the driest (4.8").