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Coldwater, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
350 Population 50/sq mi density
$55,200 Median Income $24,200 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Coldwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,369 ft (722 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates50.0301°N, 120.8570°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 41 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 139 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 149 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 40 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 128 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 54 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 93 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 85 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 94 km
Aug 12, 2011 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.3 123 km
Jul 5, 2015 7 km ENE of Sumas, Washington M3.3 148 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 41 km
Feb 6, 2005 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 144 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 136 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 54 km
Jul 3, 1991 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.0 149 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 112 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 54 km
Aug 15, 2016 43 km S of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 54 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 — 104 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 154 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 155 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 156 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 173 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 199 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Coldwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.8").

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