Chilliwack-Downtown, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Chilliwack-Downtown is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 31,410.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

31,410 Population 246/sq mi density

51°F Avg Temperature

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How Chilliwack-Downtown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31,410

Density246/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

Rain65.7 in/yr

Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Chilliwack-Downtown 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. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

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)

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²)
Population Density	246/sq mi
Coordinates	49.1643°N, 121.9591°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"

73% above US avg

Snowfall 55.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 10.12"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 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	38 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	129 km
Jul 12, 2019	2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington	M4.6	144 km
Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	149 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	87 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	121 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	81 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	41 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	114 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	40 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	42 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	110 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	114 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	119 km
Mar 17, 2004	3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington	M3.8	83 km
Dec 11, 1999	10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada	M3.7	117 km
Feb 14, 2025	16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada	M3.7	137 km
Feb 8, 2011	7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M3.6	108 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km E of Deming, Washington	M3.6	41 km
Jun 21, 1990	4 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M3.6	39 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	-	34 km
1905	THOMPSON RIVER	Meteorological	6.0 m	15	146 km
1820	CAMANO ISLAND, WA	Meteorological	-	-	126 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (44 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	44 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.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARKS (34,621 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	PARKS	34,621	95 km
2023	SOURDOUGH	7,517	75 km
2015	GOODELL	6,624	76 km
2022	KID	5,188	99 km
2022	COPPER LAKE	3,825	46 km
1996	ELBOW BASIN	3,650	86 km
2022	BRUSH CREEK 2	3,186	51 km
2022	SILESIA	2,737	41 km
2022	MCALLISTER CREEK	2,581	87 km
2022	THREE FOOLS	2,451	82 km
2022	LITTLE CHILL	2,242	42 km
2003	BIGBEAVER	1,807	74 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,174	82 km
2004	FREEZEOUT	1,155	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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-Downtown 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").

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Schools in Chilliwack-Downtown

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Bernard Elementary School	-	-	-	-
A.D. Rundle Middle School	-	-	-	-
St. Mary's Catholic School	-	-	-	-
Cascade Christian School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Chilliwack-Downtown

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC	campus radio, university radio	MP3
CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC	modern rock, re-branding new format	AAC+ 47 kbps
CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC	country	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Chilliwack-Downtown

Name	Type	Phone
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	3605991738
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Chilliwack-Downtown

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
FVRL: Agassiz Library		0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library		0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library		0.0
FVRL: Yarrow Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chilliwack-Downtown

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Cafes in Chilliwack-Downtown

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Yellow Deli

Clinics in Chilliwack-Downtown

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinic

Dr. Leyen

Dr. Sean Deacon

Dentists in Chilliwack-Downtown

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chilliwack Dental Care

Veterinaries in Chilliwack-Downtown

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheam View Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Chilliwack-Downtown

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Esso

Husky

Petro-Canada

Shell Express

Banks in Chilliwack-Downtown

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC

Shopping Malls in Chilliwack-Downtown

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edwards Crossing

Southgate Shopping Centre

Breweries in Chilliwack-Downtown

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Old Yale Brewing
Raven's Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Chilliwack-Downtown

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Chilliwack-Downtown

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Baker	100.0	10	1,525	$50	November - May	-	Yes
Sasquatch Mountain Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Chilliwack-Downtown

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Abbotsford International Airport	YXX	Medium Airport
Bellingham International Airport	BLI	Medium Airport
Langley Airport	YLY	Medium Airport
Acme Field	-	Small Airport
Allan Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Anacortes Airport	OTS	Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport	-	Small Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone	-	Small Airport
Butler Field	-	Small Airport
Chilliwack Airport	YCW	Small Airport
Cutty Field	-	Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport	-	Small Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark	YHE	Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport	-	Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Lynden Airport	-	Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport	-	Small Airport
Mears Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport	-	Small Airport
Riverside Airport	-	Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport	-	Small Airport
Skagit Regional Airport	MVW	Small Airport
West Wind Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Chilliwack-Downtown

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Post office
Southgate
The UPS Store

Treatment Centers in Chilliwack-Downtown

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Apollo Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilliwack-Downtown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Saint Mary's Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chilliwack-Downtown

What is the population of Chilliwack-Downtown?

Chilliwack-Downtown has a population of 31,410 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 246 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chilliwack-Downtown?

Chilliwack-Downtown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches, with 55.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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