Blue River, BC

British Columbia

Blue River is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 175.

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

175 Population 88/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature

Discover Blue River, BC

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

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

People

Population175
Density88/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Blue River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates52.1101°N, 119.3105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.9"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 7, 2002.

Mar 7, 2002 84 km N of Golden, Canada M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
October 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 18°F (-8°C) 4.7 in

Blue River has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Blue River

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blue River Elementary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Blue River

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Blue River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TNRL: Blue River Library0.0

Hotels in Blue River

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Glacier Mountain Lodge
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing

Cafes in Blue River

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

River Safari

Monuments in Blue River

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wavy Ridge Cairn

Train Stations in Blue River

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue River

Gas Stations in Blue River

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada

Ski Resorts Near Blue River

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Clearwater Demonstration Forest Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Blue River

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blue River Airport-Medium Airport
Valemount Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blue River

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Blue River

Explore Near Blue River

Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

Waterfalls Near Blue River

5 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Blue River.

Name Description
Crystal Falls
Garnet Falls
Lifely Falls Height: 10
Rainbow Falls
Roostertail Falls

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Blue River.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue River

What is the population of Blue River?

Blue River has a population of 175 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Blue River?

Blue River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches, with 21.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Clearwater, BC 2,388 pop · 44.6 mi Valemount, BC 1,052 pop · 50.0 mi Fraser-Fort George H, BC 1,589 pop · 59.1 mi Thompson-Nicola O, BC 1,523 pop · 61.0 mi Fraser-Fort George A, BC 3,471 pop · 64.5 mi Barrière, BC 1,765 pop · 72.8 mi Jasper, AB 4,738 pop · 74.2 mi Jasper Park Lodge, AB 3,907 pop · 75.2 mi Thompson-Nicola P, BC 4,098 pop · 82.0 mi Blind Bay, BC 2,369 pop · 84.8 mi Columbia-Shuswap F, BC 3,200 pop · 87.7 mi Sun Peaks Mountain, BC 1,404 pop · 87.9 mi Columbia-Shuswap C, BC 8,919 pop · 88.9 mi Sun Peaks, BC 1,400 pop · 89.1 mi
Compare Blue River with another city:

Want every data point for Blue River?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile