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Q'alatkú7em, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
50 Population 420/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
Q'alatkú7em has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates50.0522°N, 122.5391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 137 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 82 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 120 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 42 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 138 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 99 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 139 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 138 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 138 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 139 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 138 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 128 km
Jul 31, 1990 3 km E of Deming, Washington M3.5 138 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 119 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 129 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 83 km
Apr 21, 1990 4 km E of Deming, Washington M3.3 139 km
Jul 5, 2015 7 km ENE of Sumas, Washington M3.3 119 km
Aug 12, 2011 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.3 57 km
Jul 4, 1990 3 km NE of Deming, Washington M3.2 137 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 75 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 36 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 40 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 53 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 94 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 103 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 4.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 6.3 in

Q'alatkú7em has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (2.1").

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