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Fraser Heights, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25,000 Population 202/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 187 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
Fraser Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates49.2000°N, 122.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 30.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 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 60 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 78 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 66 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 61 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 55 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 60 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 83 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 112 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 60 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 60 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 70 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 77 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 112 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 144 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 92 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 81 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 147 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 107 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 75 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 61 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 63 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 144 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 74 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 83 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 85 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 108 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 167 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 172 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SILESIA (2,737 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SILESIA 2,737 97 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 11.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 13.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 10.3 in Coldest

Fraser Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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