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Weather & Climate in Squamish-Lillooet A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Squamish-Lillooet A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,514 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 1,433.4 sq mi (3,712.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8562°N, 123.4533°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada | M3.0 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M2.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 20 km ENE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M2.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2018 | 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada | M2.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 15 km WNW of Powell River, Canada | M2.8 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2016 | 31 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.8 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M2.6 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Oct 11, 2016 | 18 km N of Sechelt, Canada | M2.6 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 26 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M2.6 | 130 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 7 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 25 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Squamish-Lillooet A has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 15°F in December to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.8").