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Mount Currie, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,242 Population 62/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 256 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
Mount Currie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates50.3167°N, 122.7167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 91 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 137 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 69 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 97 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 130 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 149 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 90 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 136 km
Aug 12, 2011 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.3 89 km
Aug 3, 2004 13 km NE of Fairwinds, Canada M3.1 141 km
Apr 4, 2016 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.1 92 km
Jan 26, 2024 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada M3.1 81 km
Jul 3, 1991 6 km ENE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.0 121 km
Jun 23, 1990 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada M3.0 149 km
Jan 21, 1999 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.0 137 km
Aug 3, 2004 14 km NE of Fairwinds, Canada M2.9 140 km
Jul 17, 2016 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M2.9 87 km
Dec 7, 1990 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M2.9 91 km
Sep 12, 2024 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M2.8 86 km
May 16, 2018 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada M2.8 49 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 107 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 46 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 47 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 56 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 66 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 72 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 5.7 in

Mount Currie has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (2.1").

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