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Weather & Climate in Whistler, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Whistler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 267.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,198 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Area | 92.7 sq mi (240.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1182°N, 122.9540°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M4.4 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 1996 | 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada | M4.1 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.6 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.4 | 63 km | 3 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.4 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.4 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 7 km ENE of Sumas, Washington | M3.3 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2011 | 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.3 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Jun 8, 2018 | 20 km SSW of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.2 | 145 km | 58 km |
| Apr 4, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 13 km NE of Fairwinds, Canada | M3.1 | 113 km | 66 km |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada | M3.1 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada | M3.0 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 5 km NNE of Ganges, Canada | M3.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Coombs, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington | M3.0 | 132 km | 14 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 | — | 99 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 119 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 30 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 69 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Whistler has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (2.2").