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Birken, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
253
Population
333/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
268 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
Birken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.8°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4830°N, 122.6194°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 | — | 121 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 90 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 64 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 75 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.4 in |
Birken has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 19°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.1").