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Montrose, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,013
Population
1,795/sq mi density
$94,000
Median Income
$51,500 per capita
$376,000
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
5.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
283 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,070 ft (631 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0831°N, 117.5855°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 70 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 70 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 70 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 139 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 70 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (1.5").