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Cedar Valley, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,080 Population 82/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 213 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
Cedar Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches. The area receives 52.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area98.9 sq mi (256.0 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates49.1617°N, 122.3105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.5"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 52.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

330 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 37 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 107 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 145 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 71 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 96 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 38 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 67 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 96 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 141 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 38 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 39 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 94 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 89 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 110 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 80 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 98 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 120 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 89 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 38 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 111 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 40 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 56 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 91 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 127 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 146 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 184 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 96 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 95 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 69 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 73 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 63 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 65 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 8.0 in
February 40°F (5°C) 6.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.4 in Coldest

Cedar Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").

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