Douglas, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Douglas is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,896.

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

3,896 Population 7,639/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population3,896
Density7,639/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Douglas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density7,639/sq mi
Coordinates49.0028°N, 122.7356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 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 46 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 97 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 136 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 136 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 44 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 70 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 77 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 44 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 64 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 130 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 45 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 45 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 60 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 54 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 90 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 124 km
Jul 24, 2011 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington M3.9 148 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 71 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 129 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 138 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 - 125 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 72 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 96 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 105 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 130 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 155 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 96 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 99 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 90 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.4 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Douglas

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Xw'epiteng Elementary - - - -
Douglas Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Douglas

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
Ritmo X99 - MP3 128 kbps
Anacortes Music Project (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Douglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FERNDALE FOSSIL COMPANYGENERAL MUSEUM3603844209$152,326
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION OF WHATCOM COUNTYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$22,118
FERNDALE HERITAGE SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2004 CHERRY STREET3603846461
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
LUMMI INDIAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3603842246
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Haney House
Irving House
Mackin Heritage House
Maple Ridge Museum
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Stewart Farmhouse
Stewart Farmhouse
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
The Samson V Museum
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Douglas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM5205 NORTHWEST DRIVE0.0840,298
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Brookswood Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Ocean Park Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Douglas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Ferndale Farmers MarketRiverwalk Park
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
River Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Douglas

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campbell River Store
Chevron

Golf Courses in Douglas

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hazelmere Golf Course

Breweries in Douglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Camp Beer
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Frank & Stein Dogs & DraftAmerican, Hot Dogs, Ferndale, WA, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Ferndale Brewers, (1), , wholesale, ma2030 Main St3603830707
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
Locality Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Ridge Brewing
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Temple Bar TheBreweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants306 W Champion StVisit
The Beer Shack
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
Wheels and WineBrewery Tours, Wine Tours & Tastings, Tours, Food & Drink6224 Malloy Ave13602241016
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Douglas

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Douglas

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Douglas

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)LTOWER63
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)LTOWER63
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45

Superfund Sites Near Douglas

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
BP CHERRY POINT REFINERY4519 GRANDVIEW RDWHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY3901 UNICK RDWHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY3901 UNICK RDWHATCOM

Airports Near Douglas

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)NUWMedium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Barker Airport-Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Camano Island Airfield-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley 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
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
J C's Airport-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport

Post Offices in Douglas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gateway

Treatment Centers in Douglas

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - WCHS IncSubstance Abuse360-450-5025
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
John Volken Academy
Lake Whatcom Residential and - Treatment Center OutpatientBoth360-676-6000
Lake Whatcom Residential and Trt CtrSubstance Abuse360-676-6000 x303
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Sea Mar Community Health Centers - Whatcom CountyBoth360-734-5458
Synergy Rehab
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility
Westminster House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Douglas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hazelmere United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas

What is the population of Douglas?

Douglas has a population of 3,896 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 7,639 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Douglas?

Douglas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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