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Britannia Beach, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
384 Population 3,840/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 211 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
Britannia Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches. The area receives 335.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,840/sq mi
Coordinates49.6274°N, 123.2048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 335.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 115 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 26 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 117 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 53 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 115 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 35 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 127 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 58 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 116 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 116 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 108 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 116 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 148 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 121 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 149 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 119 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 116 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 142 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 116 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 88 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 29 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 37 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 55 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 114 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 131 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 11.7 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 7.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 7.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 13.6 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 10.8 in

Britannia Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 31°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.6") and July the driest (2.4").

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