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Weather & Climate in Whisky Creek, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whisky Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,069/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3083°N, 124.5056°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 21, 2025 | 28 km W of Squamish, Canada | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 19 km E of Tofino, Canada | M4.8 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada | M4.6 | 119 km | 41 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington | M4.1 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Dec 25, 1999 | 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada | M4.0 | 124 km | 30 km |
| May 8, 1999 | 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada | M4.0 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 2012 | 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada | M4.0 | 117 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada | M4.0 | 122 km | 52 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington | M3.9 | 71 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 38 km |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington | M3.7 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada | M3.7 | 126 km | 49 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 | 69 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 124 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 164 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
Whisky Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (1.7").