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Delta, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
108,455 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $53,650 per capita
$1,190,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 223 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,190,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.7 km²)
Population Density1,564/sq mi
Coordinates49.1440°N, 122.9068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 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 64 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 77 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 60 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 53 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 63 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 63 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 75 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 110 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 64 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 64 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 60 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 67 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 108 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 143 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 137 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 91 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 145 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 72 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 136 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 74 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 135 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 79 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 88 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 90 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 112 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 171 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 175 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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