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Weather & Climate in Sunshine Coast A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunshine Coast A experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 732.8 sq mi (1,898.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7491°N, 123.9316°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 17 km | 2 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 132 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 132 km | 38 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 132 km | 32 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 144 km | 49 km |
| Feb 8, 2011 | 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M3.6 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 87 km | 61 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 25 km | 3 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.4 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Sep 24, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M3.4 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.4 | 111 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 72 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 68 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 103 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in |
Sunshine Coast A has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (2.1").