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Langford, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
46,584 Population 2,912/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $51,550 per capita
$730,000 Home Value
$1,600 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$730,000 home value, $1,600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Langford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Population Density2,912/sq mi
Coordinates48.4496°N, 123.5026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

599 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 M5.4 143 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 143 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 146 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 108 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 117 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 89 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 138 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 100 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 128 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 124 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 54 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 88 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 150 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 106 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 28 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 113 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 105 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 118 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 107 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 50 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 147 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 (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 129 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 160 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 169 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 181 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 75 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 86 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 72 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 7.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest

Langford has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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