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Becher Bay 1, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
221 Population 217/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 15.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Becher Bay 1 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates48.3419°N, 123.6052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

602 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 148 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 141 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 144 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 120 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 141 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 131 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 113 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 79 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 98 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 129 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 119 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 66 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 100 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 118 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 39 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 105 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 117 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 119 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 109 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 146 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 39 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 141 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 141 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 173 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 182 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 186 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 64 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 91 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 72 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 62 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 81 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 91 km
2006 BEAR GULCH II 1,037 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 7.6 in

Becher Bay 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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