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New Westminster, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
78,916
Population
13,086/sq mi density
$82,000
Median Income
$52,450 per capita
$700,000
Home Value
$1,350
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
191 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2068°N, 122.9109°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 71 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 141 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 72 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 93 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 164 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 180 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 10.3 in |
New Westminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (2.4").