Shawnigan Lake Weather Records (CA001017230)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Shawnigan Lake (CA001017230), British Columbia, Canada, with 113 years of record.
Key Facts for Shawnigan Lake
- Shawnigan Lake (CA001017230) is a weather station in British Columbia, Canada at 48.65 latitude and -123.63 longitude, 138 m (453 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1911 to 2023, 113 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Shawnigan Lake still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Shawnigan Lake set a daily record low maximum temperature of -5.0 C (23.0 F) on 23 December 1983.
About the Station
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, 48.65 latitude, -123.63 longitude.
- Elevation: 138 m (453 ft).
- Period of record: 1911 to 2023, 113 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.5 C (58.1 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 16.0 C (60.8 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 43 |
| 1917 | 37 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 36 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 38 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 43 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1936 | 39 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 23 |
All-Time Record Progression
6 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1943-01-21 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1950-01-13 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1950-01-30 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1968-12-29 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1979-12-13 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980-07-22 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 20.0 C (68.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Dec: 91.0 mm (3.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 24 January 1935 |
| Feb | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) | 16 February 1949 |
| Mar | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 21 March 1948 |
| Apr | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) | 26 April 1962 |
| May | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) | 16 May 1931 |
| Jun | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 15 June 1931 |
| Jul | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 16 July 1974 |
| Aug | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 22 August 1975 |
| Sep | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) | 22 September 1924 |
| Oct | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 16 October 1975 |
| Nov | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 27 November 1973 |
| Dec | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 13 December 1979 |
Period of Record Coverage
1913 to 1983| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 275 | 75% | No |
| 1914 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1915 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1916 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1917 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1918 | 243 | 67% | No |
| 1919 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1920 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1921 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1922 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1923 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1924 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1927 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1950 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1951 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1964 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low max | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 65 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 23 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low min | -14.5 C (5.9 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 58 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low max | -4.0 C (24.8 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 12 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low max | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 61 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 21 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low min | -9.0 C (15.8 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 58 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low max | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 61 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 44 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low max (Tie) | 1.0 C (33.8 F) | tie | 2 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 December 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily low min | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 20 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 8 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily high min | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 44 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 33 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 November 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily high min | 8.0 C (46.4 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 68 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 4 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily high min | 14.0 C (57.2 F) | 0.7 C (1.3 F) | 48 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 12 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, CA | daily rain | 16.4 mm (0.6 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 46 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
69 complete years, 1914 to 1983| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 9.4 C | +0.24 C |
| 1915 | 9.7 C | +0.47 C |
| 1916 | 7.6 C | -1.61 C |
| 1917 | 8.4 C | -0.83 C |
| 1919 | 8.4 C | -0.78 C |
| 1920 | 8.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 1921 | 8.2 C | -0.97 C |
| 1922 | 8.2 C | -0.97 C |
| 1923 | 9.3 C | +0.06 C |
| 1924 | 8.9 C | -0.28 C |
| 1925 | 9.8 C | +0.56 C |
| 1926 | 10.4 C | +1.23 C |
| 1927 | 8.8 C | -0.41 C |
| 1928 | 9.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 1929 | 8.9 C | -0.30 C |
| 1930 | 9.1 C | -0.07 C |
| 1931 | 9.7 C | +0.46 C |
| 1932 | 9.0 C | -0.17 C |
| 1933 | 8.7 C | -0.51 C |
| 1934 | 10.6 C | +1.39 C |
| 1935 | 8.9 C | -0.31 C |
| 1936 | 9.5 C | +0.27 C |
| 1937 | 8.6 C | -0.62 C |
| 1938 | 8.9 C | -0.28 C |
| 1939 | 9.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 1940 | 10.4 C | +1.16 C |
| 1941 | 9.9 C | +0.69 C |
| 1942 | 9.4 C | +0.22 C |
| 1943 | 8.8 C | -0.37 C |
| 1944 | 10.4 C | +1.21 C |
| 1945 | 9.7 C | +0.47 C |
| 1946 | 9.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 1947 | 9.9 C | +0.68 C |
| 1948 | 8.6 C | -0.65 C |
| 1949 | 9.0 C | -0.23 C |
| 1950 | 8.3 C | -0.87 C |
| 1951 | 9.2 C | +0.01 C |
| 1952 | 9.4 C | +0.19 C |
| 1953 | 9.7 C | +0.52 C |
| 1954 | 8.4 C | -0.80 C |
| 1955 | 8.1 C | -1.12 C |
| 1956 | 9.1 C | -0.08 C |
| 1957 | 8.8 C | -0.41 C |
| 1958 | 10.4 C | +1.18 C |
| 1959 | 8.8 C | -0.36 C |
| 1960 | 9.0 C | -0.18 C |
| 1961 | 9.7 C | +0.54 C |
| 1962 | 9.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1963 | 9.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 1964 | 8.9 C | -0.28 C |
| 1965 | 9.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 1966 | 9.6 C | +0.36 C |
| 1967 | 10.1 C | +0.93 C |
| 1968 | 9.3 C | +0.12 C |
| 1969 | 9.1 C | -0.08 C |
| 1970 | 9.1 C | -0.09 C |
| 1971 | 8.8 C | -0.44 C |
| 1972 | 8.7 C | -0.49 C |
| 1973 | 9.0 C | -0.22 C |
| 1974 | 9.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 1975 | 8.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 1976 | 9.2 C | -0.04 C |
| 1977 | 9.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 1978 | 9.5 C | +0.33 C |
| 1979 | 9.6 C | +0.43 C |
| 1980 | 9.2 C | -0.02 C |
| 1981 | 9.5 C | +0.30 C |
| 1982 | 9.0 C | -0.17 C |
| 1983 | 9.6 C | +0.38 C |
The fitted trend in annual mean temperature here over 1914 to 1983 is 0.04 C (-0.03 to 0.12) per decade. The interval includes zero, so the trend is not clearly different from zero. In Fahrenheit: 0.08 F (-0.05 to 0.21) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 69 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.04 C (-0.03 to 0.12) per decade | 0.08 F (-0.05 to 0.21) per decade | 1914 to 1983 | 69 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily maximum | -0.12 C (-0.21 to -0.02) per decade | -0.21 F (-0.38 to -0.05) per decade | 1914 to 1983 | 69 | Fall |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1914 to 1983 | 69 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1911 to 1983| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 1941 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 71 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 1950 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 71 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 1979 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 73 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 248.9 mm (9.8 in) | 1935 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) | 73 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 79 days | 1922 | 29 days | 73 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1914 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1915 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1916 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1917 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1918 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1919 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1920 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1921 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1922 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1923 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1924 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1925 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1926 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1927 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1928 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1929 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1930 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1931 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1932 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1933 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1934 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1935 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1936 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1937 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1938 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1939 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1940 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1941 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1942 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1943 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1944 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1945 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1946 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1947 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1948 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1949 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1950 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1951 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1952 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1953 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1954 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1955 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1956 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1957 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1958 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1959 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1961 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1962 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1963 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1964 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1965 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1966 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1967 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1968 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1969 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1970 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1971 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1972 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1973 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1974 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1975 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1976 | 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1977 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1978 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1979 | 32.0 C (89.6 F) |
| 1980 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1981 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1982 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1983 | 33.0 C (91.4 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | n/a |
| 1912 | n/a |
| 1913 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1914 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1915 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1916 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1917 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1918 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1919 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1920 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1921 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1922 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1923 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1924 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1925 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1926 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1927 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1928 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1929 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1930 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1931 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1932 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1933 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1934 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1935 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1936 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1937 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1938 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1939 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1940 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1941 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1942 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1943 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1944 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1945 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1946 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1947 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1948 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1949 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1950 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1951 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1952 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1953 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1954 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1955 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1956 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1957 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1958 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1959 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 1960 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1961 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1962 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1963 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| 1964 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1965 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1966 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1967 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1968 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1969 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1970 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1971 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1972 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1973 | -11.7 C (10.9 F) |
| 1974 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1975 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1976 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1977 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 1978 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1979 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1980 | -13.5 C (7.7 F) |
| 1981 | -7.5 C (18.5 F) |
| 1982 | -11.0 C (12.2 F) |
| 1983 | -14.5 C (5.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1912 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1913 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1914 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1915 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1916 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1917 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1918 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1919 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1920 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1921 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1922 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1923 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1924 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1925 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1926 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1927 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1928 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1929 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1930 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1931 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1932 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1933 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1934 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1935 | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1936 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1937 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1938 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1939 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1940 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1941 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1942 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1943 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1944 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1945 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1946 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1947 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1948 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1949 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1950 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1951 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1952 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1953 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1954 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1955 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1956 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1957 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1958 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1959 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1960 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1961 | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1962 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1963 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1966 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1967 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 75.9 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 40.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1973 | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1974 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1976 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1978 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1980 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1982 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1983 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1912 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1913 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1914 | 188.2 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1915 | 103.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1916 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1917 | 165.8 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1918 | 145.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1919 | 130.9 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1920 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1921 | 138.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1922 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1923 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1924 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1925 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1926 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1927 | 78.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1928 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1929 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1930 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1931 | 123.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1932 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1933 | 131.5 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1934 | 129.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1935 | 248.9 mm (9.8 in) |
| 1936 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1937 | 200.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1938 | 164.5 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1939 | 211.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1940 | 113.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1941 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1942 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 119.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1944 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1945 | 121.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1946 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1947 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1948 | 159.3 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1949 | 155.3 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1950 | 86.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1951 | 118.5 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1952 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 143.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1954 | 193.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1955 | 153.4 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1956 | 124.3 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1957 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1958 | 80.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1959 | 117.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1960 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1961 | 104.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1962 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1963 | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1964 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 93.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1966 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1967 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1968 | 151.9 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1969 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1970 | 92.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1971 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1972 | 202.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1973 | 136.0 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1974 | 175.6 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1975 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1976 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1977 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1978 | 88.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 220.3 mm (8.7 in) |
| 1980 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1981 | 149.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1982 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1983 | 141.6 mm (5.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 35 days |
| 1912 | 21 days |
| 1913 | 33 days |
| 1914 | 30 days |
| 1915 | 28 days |
| 1916 | 47 days |
| 1917 | 56 days |
| 1918 | 28 days |
| 1919 | 28 days |
| 1920 | 32 days |
| 1921 | 19 days |
| 1922 | 79 days |
| 1923 | 42 days |
| 1924 | 35 days |
| 1925 | 29 days |
| 1926 | 30 days |
| 1927 | 14 days |
| 1928 | 38 days |
| 1929 | 28 days |
| 1930 | 23 days |
| 1931 | 44 days |
| 1932 | 29 days |
| 1933 | 29 days |
| 1934 | 30 days |
| 1935 | 25 days |
| 1936 | 49 days |
| 1937 | 21 days |
| 1938 | 34 days |
| 1939 | 38 days |
| 1940 | 35 days |
| 1941 | 27 days |
| 1942 | 77 days |
| 1943 | 25 days |
| 1944 | 53 days |
| 1945 | 36 days |
| 1946 | 24 days |
| 1947 | 30 days |
| 1948 | 16 days |
| 1949 | 21 days |
| 1950 | 30 days |
| 1951 | 76 days |
| 1952 | 41 days |
| 1953 | 27 days |
| 1954 | 24 days |
| 1955 | 42 days |
| 1956 | 32 days |
| 1957 | 19 days |
| 1958 | 60 days |
| 1959 | 43 days |
| 1960 | 40 days |
| 1961 | 11 days |
| 1962 | 27 days |
| 1963 | 27 days |
| 1964 | 15 days |
| 1965 | 28 days |
| 1966 | 18 days |
| 1967 | 42 days |
| 1968 | 24 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 24 days |
| 1971 | 20 days |
| 1972 | 32 days |
| 1973 | 40 days |
| 1974 | 25 days |
| 1975 | 31 days |
| 1976 | 18 days |
| 1977 | 42 days |
| 1978 | 42 days |
| 1979 | 21 days |
| 1980 | 27 days |
| 1981 | 41 days |
| 1982 | 20 days |
| 1983 | 25 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
69 years with a frostAcross 69 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Shawnigan Lake falls on 29 April and the median first autumn frost on 21 October, which leaves a median of 173 days between them.
In 1954 to 1983 the median growing season was 189 days. That is 19 days more than in 1914 to 1944.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1914 to 1944) | Recent period (1954 to 1983) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 29 April | 3 May | 25 April | 8 days earlier | -1.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 21 October | 20 October | 29 October | 9 days later | +2.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 173 days | 170 days | 189 days | 19 days more | +4.5 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
70 years, 1912 to 1983A day with at least 56.8 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 91.8 mm (3.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.8 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 83.7 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) | Longer than the 70 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 70 years of values from 1912 to 1983.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 91.0 mm (3.6 in) in 1979; 90.4 mm (3.6 in) in 1935; 82.0 mm (3.2 in) in 1973.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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