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Maple Bay, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,640 Population 35/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 253 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
Maple Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area75.5 sq mi (195.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates48.8163°N, 123.6194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 107 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 98 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 130 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 138 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 119 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 64 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 47 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 145 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 117 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 105 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 122 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 52 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 105 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 106 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 33 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 38 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 100 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 83 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 146 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 105 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 138 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 91 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 123 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 132 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 132 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 7.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Maple Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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