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Fairfield, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,740 Population 1,578/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 248 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
Fairfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density1,578/sq mi
Coordinates48.4167°N, 123.3500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

652 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 149 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 150 km
May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 132 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 139 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 136 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 100 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 108 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 83 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 143 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 90 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 116 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 46 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 136 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 93 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 97 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 149 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 18 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 107 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 98 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 143 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 48 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 138 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 149 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 120 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 161 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 169 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 171 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 72 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 94 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 86 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 68 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 82 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Coldest

Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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