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Weather & Climate in Willoughby, BC

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

Willoughby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates49.1262°N, 122.6800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 34.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 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 49 km 12 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 89 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 149 km 62 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 148 km 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 58 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 70 km 3 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 49 km 0 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 63 km 5 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 123 km 2 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 79 km 23 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 49 km 3 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 49 km 1 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 74 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 M4.0 104 km 58 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 138 km 42 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 81 km 0 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 143 km 23 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 148 km 38 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 78 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 - 62 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 139 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 74 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 84 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 93 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 161 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 177 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 94 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 97 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 88 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 8.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.4 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest

Willoughby has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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