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Mud Bay, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
222 Population 2,018/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 218 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
Mud Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,018/sq mi
Coordinates49.4663°N, 124.8028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 144 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 94 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 69 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 134 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 96 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 144 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 106 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 89 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 75 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 81 km
Sep 12, 2001 63 km SW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 150 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 120 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 95 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 145 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 130 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 86 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 55 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 148 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 62 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 46 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 131 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 137 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 140 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 159 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 9.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 7.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 6.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 10.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 9.8 in

Mud Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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