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Houston, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,052
Population
109/sq mi density
$84,000
Median Income
$50,440 per capita
$224,000
Home Value
$775
Median Rent
11.5% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Houston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.3998°N, 126.6701°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.9").