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Myrtle Point, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
537 Population 48/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 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
Myrtle Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates49.7981°N, 124.4816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 68 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 109 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 124 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 148 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 88 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 127 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 117 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 43 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 130 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 90 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 145 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 125 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 103 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 109 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 113 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 114 km
Aug 17, 2011 37 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M3.5 116 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 65 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 32 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 66 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 93 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 106 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 107 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 116 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in

Myrtle Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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