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Weather & Climate in Yale, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5620°N, 121.4297°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 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 | 96 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 2025 Orcas Island, Washington | M4.5 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Feb 19, 1991 | 31 km E of Squamish, Canada | M4.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.3 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington | M4.0 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington | M3.8 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington | M3.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 96 km | 1 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 98 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 1 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.6 | 99 km | 1 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 4 km WNW of Lake Cavanaugh, Washington | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 4 km ENE of Conway, Washington | M3.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 2 km E of Mount Vernon, Washington | M3.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 3 km E of Deming, Washington | M3.5 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 60 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 43 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 92 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 117 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 163 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 190 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TATOOSH COMPLEX (48,862 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | TATOOSH COMPLEX | 48,862 | 89 km |
| 2022 | PARKS | 34,621 | 83 km |
| 2023 | SOURDOUGH | 7,517 | 93 km |
| 2015 | GOODELL | 6,624 | 99 km |
| 2022 | KID | 5,188 | 92 km |
| 2002 | QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (QUARTZ MOUNTAIN) | 4,716 | 97 km |
| 2022 | COPPER LAKE | 3,825 | 68 km |
| 1996 | ELBOW BASIN | 3,650 | 84 km |
| 2022 | BRUSH CREEK 2 | 3,186 | 74 km |
| 2022 | SILESIA | 2,737 | 69 km |
| 2022 | THREE FOOLS | 2,451 | 82 km |
| 2022 | LITTLE CHILL | 2,242 | 65 km |
| 2003 | BIGBEAVER | 1,807 | 89 km |
| 2004 | FREEZEOUT | 1,155 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.8 in |
Yale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (1.7").