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Albion, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,424
Population
125/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
222 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1875°N, 122.5569°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 | — | 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.
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").