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Douglas, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,896 Population 7,639/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 227 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
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. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

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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