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As measured at Vancouver Airport in Richmond, Vancouver receives 1,189 mm (46.8 in) of rain per year. [1] In North Vancouver, about 20 km (12 mi) away from the Vancouver airport, the amount of rain received doubles to 2,477 mm (97.5 in) per year as measured at the base of Grouse Mountain .
Average monthly precipitation (in mm) for selected cities in Asia ; City Country Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ref. Mawsynram: India: 133.0 8.3 15.7 27.4 29.8 26.0 5.7
Vancouver is one of the wettest Canadian cities. However, precipitation varies throughout the metropolitan area. Annual precipitation as measured at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond averages 1,189 mm (46.8 in), compared with 1,588 mm (62.5 in) in the downtown area and 2,044 mm (80.5 in) in North Vancouver.
Climate data for Richmond (Vancouver International Airport) Climate ID: 1108447; coordinates ; elevation: 4.3 m (14 ft); 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1898–present [a] Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high humidex: 17.2 18.0 20.3 24.7 33.7 38.4 38.3
Rain City (or Raincouver or the Wet Coast) – Vancouver receives on average 1,199 mm (47.2 in) of rainfall a year . [1] Especially during the winter months, the city has a reputation for wet weather. Terminal City – refers to Vancouver (or specifically Gastown) being the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. [2]
Vancouver measures 1,589 mm (62.6 in) annually and Seattle is at 952 mm (37.5 in). One feature of Victoria's climate is its distinct dry and rainy seasons. Over 60% of the annual precipitation falls during the four wettest months, November to February at Gonzales Heights.
Canada's annual average temperature over land warmed by 1.7 °C (3.1 °F) between 1948 and 2016. The rate of warming is highest in Canada's north, the Prairies, and northern British Columbia. The country's precipitation has increased in recent years and wildfires expanded from seasonal events to year-round threats.
Kennedy Lake on Vancouver Island saw over 318 mm (12.5 in) of rainfall. [17] The South Coast region of British Columbia saw higher rainfall amounts than those seen during the record breaking floods in 2021. The trajectory of the moisture plume limited the impact of the Olympic Mountain rain shadow in parts of British Columbia. At the same time ...