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Douglas Lake 3, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
188 Population 5/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 17.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas Lake 3 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates50.1728°N, 120.2907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 24 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 132 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 5 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 115 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 65 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 106 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 117 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 90 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 24 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 79 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 97 km
Aug 15, 2016 43 km S of Princeton, Canada M3.0 124 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 48 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 62 km
Jan 19, 2011 57 km SSW of Princeton, Canada M2.9 138 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 117 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 149 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 48 km
Feb 8, 2003 Washington M2.8 143 km
Jan 18, 2012 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.7 109 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 — 146 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 190 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 195 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.9 in

Douglas Lake 3 has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.9").

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