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McBride, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
588 Population 330/sq mi density
$56,800 Median Income $37,200 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$628 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
34°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,800 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McBride has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 20.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,382 ft (726 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates53.3000°N, 120.1693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 20.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2023.

Jan 27, 2023 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada M3.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
October 35°F (1°C) 3.6 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in

McBride has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.9").

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