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McKee, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,840 Population 36/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 219 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
McKee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates49.0615°N, 122.2415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 147 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 25 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 118 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 144 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 133 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 65 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 102 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 26 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 79 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 91 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 27 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 26 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 91 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 87 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 101 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 68 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 141 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 144 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 94 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 48 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 45 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 103 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 111 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 134 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 140 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SOURDOUGH (7,517 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 87 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 85 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 61 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 65 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 55 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 97 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 99 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 58 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 87 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 85 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 6.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.4 in

McKee has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (2.3").

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