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Weather & Climate in Vesuvius, BC

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

Vesuvius experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area142.0 sq mi (367.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates48.8814°N, 123.5721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 103 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 90 km 10 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 137 km 51 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 142 km 62 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 64 km 16 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 124 km 10 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 40 km 3 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 147 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 101 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 109 km 5 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 55 km 23 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 115 km 2 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 102 km 1 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 101 km 3 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 35 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 41 km 52 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 103 km 58 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 88 km 32 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 147 km 38 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 111 km 42 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 131 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 147 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 98 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 115 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 124 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 129 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 139 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in

Vesuvius has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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