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Keating, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,403 Population 88/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 272 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
Keating experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates48.5667°N, 123.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 144 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 96 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 124 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 100 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 126 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 106 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 128 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 131 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 44 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 76 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 135 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 94 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 22 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 124 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 95 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 130 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 93 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 11 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 15 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 70 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 143 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 63 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 119 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 146 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 155 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 173 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 88 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 85 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Keating has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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