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Cariboo G, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
5,312 Population 5/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 191 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 11.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cariboo G experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area1,021.6 sq mi (2,646.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates49.2478°N, 122.8898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 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 70 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 69 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 71 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 69 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 51 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 87 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 103 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 69 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 70 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 71 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 79 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 119 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 149 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 148 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 100 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 83 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 144 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 110 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 78 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 68 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 146 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 67 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 77 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 94 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 101 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 160 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 176 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 8.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 10.3 in

Cariboo G has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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