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Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,905
Population
900/sq mi density
$74,000
Median Income
$48,640 per capita
$685,000
Home Value
$1,040
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
214 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$685,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrison Hot Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2997°N, 121.7859°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 25 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 128 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 58 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 107 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 | 141 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 141 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8.5 in |
Harrison Hot Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (2.2").