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Madeira Park, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,039 Population 4/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 242 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
Madeira Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area732.8 sq mi (1,898.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates49.6197°N, 124.0232°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 35 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 128 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 146 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 143 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 52 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 131 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 94 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 142 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 32 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 121 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 129 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 132 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 113 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 120 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 125 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 137 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 133 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 135 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 78 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 146 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 70 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 77 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 78 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 81 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 118 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 139 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in

Madeira Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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