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Princeton, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,894
Population
126/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$45,560 per capita
$348,000
Home Value
$1,020
Median Rent
15.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
300 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4580°N, 120.5108°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 108 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 121 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 156 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 184 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in |
Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.9").