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Abbotsford, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
153,524
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$45,600 per capita
$850,000
Home Value
$1,190
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
219 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Abbotsford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 144.9 sq mi (375.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0580°N, 122.2526°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 49 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 45 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 103 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 135 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
Abbotsford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").