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Weather & Climate in View Royal, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
View Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4579°N, 123.4526°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
604 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M5.0 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 18 km N of Satsop, Washington | M5.0 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington | M4.8 | 89 km | 51 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 99 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 51 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 24 km | 23 km |
| Feb 23, 2017 | 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.1 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington | M4.0 | 119 km | 44 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 20 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 51 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 146 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 126 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 158 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 177 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | DELABARRE | 4,176 | 76 km |
| 2015 | PARADISE | 2,818 | 88 km |
| 2016 | HAYES TWO | 2,679 | 73 km |
| 2011 | BIG HUMP | 1,400 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
View Royal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").