Weather & Climate in Vancouver, BC

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vancouver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²)
Population Density	14,892/sq mi
Coordinates	49.2497°N, 123.1193°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"

73% above US avg

Snowfall 30.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 14, 1990	4 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M5.0	83 km	12 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	58 km	10 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	75 km	16 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	36 km	3 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	82 km	0 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	57 km	5 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	85 km	23 km
Feb 22, 1996	31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada	M4.1	92 km	2 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	83 km	1 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	83 km	3 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	75 km	52 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	67 km	54 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	123 km	58 km
Apr 7, 2001	36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M3.9	134 km	32 km
Mar 6, 2025	14 km SW of Blyn, Washington	M3.9	147 km	42 km
Mar 17, 2004	3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington	M3.8	109 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2025	17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington	M3.7	132 km	38 km
Dec 11, 1999	10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada	M3.7	80 km	49 km
Feb 14, 2025	16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada	M3.7	107 km	40 km
Feb 8, 2011	7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M3.6	76 km	52 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	—	84 km
1946	BRITISH COLUMBIA	Eruption + Earthquake	9.0 m	1	147 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	142 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	—	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (67 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	67 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	77 km
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	98 km
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	109 km
Meager	Complex	2,680 m (8,793 ft)	-410	156 km
Bridge River Cones	Volcanic field	2,500 m (8,202 ft)	Unknown	174 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	9.2 in
February	41°F (5°C)	6.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	6.3 in
April	49°F (10°C)	5.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in	Driest
August	65°F (19°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	60°F (15°C)	2.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	6.8 in
November	44°F (6°C)	10.9 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	9.1 in	Coldest

Vancouver has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").

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