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Pemberton, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,407
Population
144/sq mi density
$100,000
Median Income
$56,250 per capita
$800,000
Home Value
$1,560
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,560/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pemberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 23.7 sq mi (61.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3164°N, 122.8027°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 | — | 110 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 104 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 54 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 60 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.7 in |
Pemberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (2.1").