Albion, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Albion is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 12,424.

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

12,424 Population 125/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population12,424
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates49.1875°N, 122.5569°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

322 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 48 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 91 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 67 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 78 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 58 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 48 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 89 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 125 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 49 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 48 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 78 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 84 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 111 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 147 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 85 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 88 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 113 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 81 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 117 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 49 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 - 50 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 149 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 71 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 80 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 89 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 116 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 160 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 174 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 87 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 91 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 81 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 11.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 10.0 in Coldest

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Albion

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kanaka Creek Elementary School - - - -
Albion Elementary School - - - -
Webster's Corners Elementary - - - -
Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School - - - -
c’usqunela Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Albion

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Albion

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM3603543675$106,058
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Gur Sikh Temple
Haney House
Maple Ridge Museum
Mennonite Heritage Museum
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store

Libraries in Albion

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brookswood Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Aldergrove Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Clearbrook Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Mount Lehman Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Library Services0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Albion

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abbotsford Flea Market
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Lynden Farmers Market4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Mission City Farmers’ Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Cafes in Albion

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanaka Creek Coffee

Dentists in Albion

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanaka Creek Family Dental

Gas Stations in Albion

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Gyms in Albion

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axé Capoeira Maple Ridge

Breweries in Albion

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Boardwalk Brewery
Camp Beer
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Locality Brewing
Loudmouth Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mission Springs Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Patina Brewing
Ridge Brewing
The Beer Shack
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Albion

TeamLeagueDivision
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Albion

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Albion

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38

Airports Near Albion

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Albion

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Revive Rehab
Synergy Rehab
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Albion

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Albion.

Name Description
Arnold Cliff Falls Height: 9
Cliff Falls

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What is the population of Albion?

Albion has a population of 12,424 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albion?

Albion has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 26.2 inches of snow.

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