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Cherry Point, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 65/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 253 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
Cherry Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates48.7122°N, 123.5587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

482 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 M5.0 104 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 144 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 109 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 118 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 126 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 147 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 57 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 121 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 59 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 125 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 101 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 134 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 41 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 142 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 101 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 102 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 148 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 24 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 27 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 89 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 141 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 79 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 128 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 133 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 142 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 158 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Cherry Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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