Oxford Heights, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Oxford Heights is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 6,156.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,156 Population 367/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature

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How Oxford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,156
Density367/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain68.7 in/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Oxford Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates49.2812°N, 122.7601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.7"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 25.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 65 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 73 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 75 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 63 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 65 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 46 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 107 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 93 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 65 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 66 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 86 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 79 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 121 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 100 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 90 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 116 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 84 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 66 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 108 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 66 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 - 58 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 66 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 75 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 89 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 101 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 159 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 175 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SILESIA (2,737 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SILESIA 2,737 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 11.6 in
February 40°F (4°C) 7.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 8.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 13.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 10.3 in Coldest

Oxford Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Oxford Heights

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Minnekhada Middle School - - - -
École des Pionniers de Maillardville - - - -
Irvine Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oxford Heights

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Ritmo X99 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Oxford Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Haney House
Irving House
Mackin Heritage House
Maple Ridge Museum
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Stewart Farmhouse
Stewart Farmhouse
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
The Samson V Museum

Libraries in Oxford Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BCIT Library0.0
BCIT Library0.0
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Brookswood Library0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
McGill Library0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
NVDPL: Parkgate Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Ocean Park Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
SE 140.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
WAC Bennett Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oxford Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
River Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market

Cafes in Oxford Heights

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blend Bubble Tea

Veterinaries in Oxford Heights

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast Meridian Animal Hospital

Breweries in Oxford Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boardwalk Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Camp Beer
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad Brewing
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
Locality Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mariner Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Patina Brewing
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Ridge Brewing
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
Train Wreck Brewing
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Oxford Heights

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Oxford Heights

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oxford Heights

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport
Windsock Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oxford Heights

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Northside

Treatment Centers in Oxford Heights

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
Charlford House Society for Women
John Volken Academy
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Synergy Rehab
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility
Westminster House

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxford Heights

What is the population of Oxford Heights?

Oxford Heights has a population of 6,156 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 367 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oxford Heights?

Oxford Heights has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 68.7 inches, with 25.3 inches of snow.

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