Chopaka 7 & 8, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

86 Population 13/sq mi density

$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita

$560,468 Home Value

$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$76,768 median income, 25.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.1 / 5.0

14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chopaka 7 & 8 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.9°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,211 ft (369 m)
Area	6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0201°N, 119.7257°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 7.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.89"

Driest Month (Oct) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997	16 km WNW of Malott, Washington	M4.6	74 km
Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	112 km
Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	95 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	41 km
Apr 15, 1991	4 km SE of Pateros, Washington	M3.9	111 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	137 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	101 km
Jul 4, 1997	8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington	M3.7	147 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	31 km
Jun 24, 1997	16 km NW of Malott, Washington	M3.6	73 km
Dec 24, 2000	8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington	M3.5	147 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	86 km
Apr 28, 2023	38 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	83 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	46 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	80 km
Jul 24, 2017	Washington	M3.3	148 km
Jan 14, 2004	2 km S of Manson, Washington	M3.3	133 km
Mar 17, 2008	48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington	M3.3	132 km
Sep 18, 1997	6 km NE of Waterville, Washington	M3.3	150 km
Apr 20, 2025	8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	126 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	126 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	126 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	126 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	126 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	126 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	144 km
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	155 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	CARLTON COMPLEX	276,249	88 km
2015	NORTH STAR	218,547	89 km
2020	COLD SPRINGS	187,561	91 km
2015	TUNK BLOCK	180,111	67 km
2015	LIMEBELT	137,098	57 km
2017	DIAMOND CREEK	117,527	45 km
2006	TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK)	115,123	27 km
2003	FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL)	77,444	38 km
2021	CUB CREEK 2	74,601	50 km
2021	WHITMORE	59,925	97 km
2006	TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD)	59,712	58 km
2021	CEDAR CREEK	58,591	77 km
2015	STICKPIN	54,119	98 km
2018	CRESCENT MOUNTAIN	53,258	88 km
2006	TATOOSH COMPLEX	48,862	64 km
2001	VIRGINIA L	35,780	86 km
2001	ST MARYS	34,914	84 km
2022	PARKS	34,621	69 km
1985	BARKER MT	32,839	46 km
2021	WALKER CREEK	26,165	54 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.8 in
June	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
July	62°F (16°C)	1.3 in
August	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in	Driest
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.9 in

Chopaka 7 & 8 has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and October the driest (0.9").

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