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Lower Similkameen 2, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
76
Population
15/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lower Similkameen 2 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1186°N, 119.7381°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 131 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 131 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 151 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Lower Similkameen 2 has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and October the driest (0.9").