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Cultus Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,164 Population 28/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 218 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
Cultus Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates49.0667°N, 121.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

402 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 145 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 28 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 134 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 150 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 133 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 80 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 122 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 89 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 31 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 107 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 30 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 32 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 108 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 105 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 109 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 73 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 148 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 111 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 129 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 101 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 45 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 34 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 115 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 122 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 123 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 PARKS 34,621 94 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 69 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 69 km
2022 KID 5,188 97 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 97 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 42 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 83 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 46 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 93 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 36 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 80 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 79 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 92 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 38 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 69 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 73 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in Coldest
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 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, 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

Cultus Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. 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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