Promontory, BC
British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro
Promontory is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 11,820.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Promontory Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1035°N, 121.9352°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 | - | 41 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 120 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 37 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 113 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 126 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
Promontory has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (2.2").
Schools in Promontory
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promontory Heights Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Hobby Hill Preschool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Promontory
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC | campus radio, university radio | MP3 | |
| CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC | modern rock, re-branding new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Promontory
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTER | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 3605991738 | ||
| Agassiz Harrison Museum | ||||
| CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum | ||||
| Chilliwack Museum | ||||
| Dicken's Sweets & British Museum | ||||
| Kilby General Store |
Libraries in Promontory
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVRL: Agassiz Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Chilliwack Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Sardis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Yarrow Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Promontory
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chilliwack Community Market | |||||
| Hofstede's Country Barn | |||||
| Market at the Coliseum |
Dentists in Promontory
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Promontory
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork The | Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Pizza, Restaurants, Italian, Pub Food | 6186 Mt Baker Hwy | 3605992337 | Visit |
| Old Yale Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Promontory
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Promontory
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker | 100.0 | 10 | 1,525 | $50 | November - May | - | Yes |
| Sasquatch Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Promontory
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Barker Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | - | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | - | Small Airport |
| Chilliwack Airport | YCW | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | - | Small Airport |
| Eliza Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Floathaven Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Langley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hope Airport / FVRD Regional Airpark | YHE | Small Airport |
| Horse Fly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kendall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lynden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Meadow Mist Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mears Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pretty Estates Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| West Wind Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Promontory
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Clinic |
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What is the population of Promontory?
Promontory has a population of 11,820 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Promontory?
Promontory 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 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches, with 35.2 inches of snow.
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