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Marpole, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
27,843 Population 580/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 230 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
Marpole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.3 km²)
Population Density580/sq mi
Coordinates49.2136°N, 123.1298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 36.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 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 82 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 61 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 71 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 36 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 81 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 61 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 94 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 81 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 81 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 81 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 71 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 63 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 119 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 131 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 143 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 106 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 128 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 76 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 103 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 86 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 148 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 138 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 71 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 101 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 108 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 160 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 178 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 9.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 9.1 in Coldest

Marpole has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").

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