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Brookswood, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
13,336 Population 142/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 228 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
Brookswood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area94.0 sq mi (243.4 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates49.0667°N, 122.6667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 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 44 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 94 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 143 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 141 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 52 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 72 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 70 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 44 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 73 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 128 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 44 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 44 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 63 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 69 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 97 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 132 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 75 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 136 km
Nov 26, 1997 15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 145 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 65 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 134 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 70 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 90 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 99 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 125 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 156 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 184 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 92 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 95 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 85 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 8.3 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.4 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest

Brookswood has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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