Hammond, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Hammond is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 12,709.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

12,709 Population 127/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature

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How Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,709
Density127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Hammond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates49.2193°N, 122.6533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 48.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

315 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 55 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 83 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 69 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 70 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 53 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 55 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 117 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 89 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 55 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 56 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 77 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 83 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 114 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 148 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 91 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 88 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 113 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 80 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 58 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 56 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 - 54 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 149 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 (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 75 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 79 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 83 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 110 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 167 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 168 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 95 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 99 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 89 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 11.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 10.0 in Coldest

Hammond has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Hammond

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maple Ridge Christian School - - - -
Fairview Elementary School - - - -
Hammond Elementary - - - -
Maple Ridge Elementary School - - - -
Laity View Elementary School - - - -
Westview Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hammond

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
Ritmo X99 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3

Museums in Hammond

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
Archery Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Haney House
Mackin Heritage House
Maple Ridge Museum
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Stewart Farmhouse
Stewart Farmhouse
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Hammond

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
Brookswood Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: Aldergrove Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
Ocean Park Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hammond

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Cafes in Hammond

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hello Bubble
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Waves Coffee House

Clinics in Hammond

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ridge Meadows Maternity Clinic
Westgate Medical Clinic

Dentists in Hammond

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meadow Ridge Dental Centre
Westgate Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Hammond

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westgate Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Hammond

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maple Meadows

Gas Stations in Hammond

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Chevron
Esso
Esso
FastFuel
Petro-Canada
Shell
Super Save Gas

Banks in Hammond

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Envision Financial
Prospera Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
TD
Vancity

Gyms in Hammond

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Breweries in Hammond

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Boardwalk Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Camp Beer
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Locality Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mariner Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Patina Brewing
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Ridge Brewing
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
The Beer Shack
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
Train Wreck Brewing
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Hammond

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Hammond

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hammond

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hammond

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Westgate

Treatment Centers in Hammond

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
John Volken Academy
Synergy Rehab
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hammond

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BCNW
Burnett Fellowship Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Maple Ridge Alliance Church
Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church
Maple Ridge Community Church
St Luke's Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hammond

What is the population of Hammond?

Hammond has a population of 12,709 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hammond?

Hammond has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 48.4 inches of snow.

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