Agassiz, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Agassiz is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 6,300.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,300 Population 55/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature

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How Agassiz Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,300
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Agassiz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area114.9 sq mi (297.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates49.2330°N, 121.7693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 39.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 52 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 138 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 103 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 134 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 134 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 54 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 86 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 130 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 55 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 53 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 126 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 130 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 132 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 95 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 146 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 133 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 123 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 107 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 52 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 31 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 135 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 51 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 118 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 134 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 147 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TATOOSH COMPLEX (48,862 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 90 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 84 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 71 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 73 km
2022 KID 5,188 89 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 40 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 76 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 46 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 100 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 37 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 83 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 72 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 36 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 68 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 84 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 9.0 in
February 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.3 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 8.5 in Coldest

Agassiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Agassiz

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agassiz Elementary Secondary School - - - -
Agassiz Christian School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Agassiz

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC modern rock, re-branding new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Agassiz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Agassiz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Agassiz Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Agassiz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Hotels in Agassiz

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagle Tree Lodge
Fraser River Lodge

Cafes in Agassiz

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Horn of Plenty Cafe

Clinics in Agassiz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agassiz Community Health Centre

Gas Stations in Agassiz

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada
Pioneer Motors

Breweries in Agassiz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Yale Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Agassiz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Agassiz

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt. Baker 100.0 10 1,525 $50 November - May - Yes
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Agassiz

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Mears Field Airport-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Agassiz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agassiz

Treatment Centers in Agassiz

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic
Joshua House Recovery Ministries

Churches & Religious Organizations in Agassiz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All-Saints Anglican Church
United Church Agassiz

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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Agassiz

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Agassiz.

Name Year Description
Report 7456: Unusual call silenced coyotes, frightened dog 2003

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What is the population of Agassiz?

Agassiz has a population of 6,300 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 114.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Agassiz?

Agassiz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches, with 39.9 inches of snow.

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