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Central Lynn, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,850 Population 80/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 217 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
Central Lynn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 63.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area60.7 sq mi (157.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates49.3390°N, 123.0375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 63.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 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 84 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 54 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 83 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 44 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 46 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 84 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 95 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 88 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 84 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 84 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 78 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 86 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 131 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 144 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 114 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 91 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 143 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 118 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 87 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 85 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 76 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 57 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 66 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 89 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 109 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 147 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 165 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 12.1 in
February 35°F (1°C) 8.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 14.4 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 11.1 in Coldest

Central Lynn has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (2.5").

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