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Boston Bar, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
166
Population
0/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
279 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
Boston Bar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 897.7 sq mi (2,325.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8700°N, 121.4440°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 61 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 112 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 124 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 169 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in |
Boston Bar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.4").