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Maple Ridge, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
90,990 Population 880/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $53,350 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 222 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maple Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area103.4 sq mi (267.8 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates49.2194°N, 122.6019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 33.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 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 53 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 86 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 69 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 74 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 54 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 53 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 120 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 90 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 53 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 54 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 79 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 85 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 114 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 149 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 89 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 89 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 115 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 82 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 61 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 51 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 76 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 76 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 84 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 111 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 165 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 170 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 91 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 95 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 85 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 10.0 in Coldest

Maple Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (2.6").

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