Dewdney, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Dewdney is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 570.

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

570 Population 15/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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How Dewdney Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population570
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain78.0 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Dewdney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area37.4 sq mi (96.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates49.1667°N, 122.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.0"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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 36 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 114 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 145 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 76 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 104 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 37 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 70 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 147 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 102 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 37 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 38 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 96 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 101 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 113 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 80 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 104 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 126 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 95 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 38 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 105 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 - 36 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 52 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 95 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 103 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 132 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 142 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 90 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 89 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 62 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 66 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 56 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 98 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 58 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 92 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 7.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 11.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 10.1 in

Dewdney has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Dewdney

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
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 Dewdney

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3605991738
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Clayburn Schoolhouse Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Gur Sikh Temple
Heritage Gallery
Joey's Playhouse
Kilby General Store
Mennonite Heritage Museum
Mission Museum
Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre
Trethewey House

Libraries in Dewdney

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Abbotsford Community Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Clearbrook Library0.0
FVRL: Mission Library0.0
FVRL: Mount Lehman Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0
FVRL: Yarrow Library0.0
Library Services0.0
Mission Community Archives0.0
Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library0.0
UFV Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dewdney

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Abbotsford Flea Market
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum
Mission City Farmers’ Market

Breweries in Dewdney

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Field House Brewing
Loudmouth Brewing
Mission Springs Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Old Yale Brewing
Old Yale Brewing Co.
Raven's Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Dewdney

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dewdney

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 - - -

Cell Towers in Dewdney

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
207 Washingon Avenue (59916)MTOWER50
207 Washingon Avenue (59916)MTOWER50

Superfund Sites Near Dewdney

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS4738 JONES RDWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM

Airports Near Dewdney

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall 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 AirportMVWSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport
Windsock Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Dewdney

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic
Motionlab
Revive Rehab
Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic
Worthington Pavilion

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Dewdney

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Dewdney.

Name Description
Sally Falls Height: 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewdney

What is the population of Dewdney?

Dewdney has a population of 570 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 37.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dewdney?

Dewdney has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 78.0 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow.

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