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Weather & Climate in Tofino, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tofino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1531°N, 125.9074°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 24, 2014 | 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M6.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M6.4 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Oct 6, 1996 | 144 km W of Tofino, Canada | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2004 | 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.9 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada | M5.7 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 149 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M5.6 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 131 km W of Tofino, Canada | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 19 km | 25 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 128 km WSW of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2014 | 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2004 | 148 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2001 | 50 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 124 km W of Tofino, Canada | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 105 km WSW of Vernon, Canada | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 107 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 17.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 13.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 12.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 10.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 16.9 in |
Tofino has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.2") and July the driest (2.8").