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Chilliwack, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
93,203
Population
924/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$46,880 per capita
$750,000
Home Value
$1,180
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
212 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 6.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,180/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilliwack experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. The area receives 55.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1664°N, 121.9526°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 34 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 146 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 45 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 107 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 133 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
Chilliwack has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (2.2").