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Fraser Valley C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,133 Population 1/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $48,400 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fraser Valley C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area1,414.2 sq mi (3,662.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.9373°N, 122.4092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 33.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 123 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 86 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 117 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 35 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 124 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 107 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 125 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 124 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 149 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 124 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 122 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 124 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 124 km
Jul 31, 1990 3 km E of Deming, Washington M3.5 124 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 142 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 120 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 88 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 117 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 141 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 141 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 60 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 42 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 43 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 65 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 109 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 119 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 7.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 4.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 8.6 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 7.2 in

Fraser Valley C has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (2.1").

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