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East Wellington, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,444 Population 17/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 244 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
East Wellington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates49.1739°N, 124.0175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 140 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 67 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 119 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 109 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 110 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 30 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 110 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 139 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 115 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 101 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 81 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 147 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 150 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 140 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 139 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 81 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 87 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 149 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 75 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 149 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 101 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 136 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 105 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 112 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 118 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 166 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 167 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 8.1 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in

East Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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