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Newton, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
159,390
Population
1,287/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
222 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
Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1333°N, 122.8500°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 | — | 135 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 80 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 171 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 173 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.5 in |
Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.9").