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Rosedale, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,700 Population 45/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 223 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good 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
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosedale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates49.1833°N, 121.8000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 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 46 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 138 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 147 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 139 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 97 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 132 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 88 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 48 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 124 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 49 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 47 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 125 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 121 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 126 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 89 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 128 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 147 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 118 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 101 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 35 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 141 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 45 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 114 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 120 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 129 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TATOOSH COMPLEX (48,862 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 91 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 84 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 68 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 70 km
2022 KID 5,188 89 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 38 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 76 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 43 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 96 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 34 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 80 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 72 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 99 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 34 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 66 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 80 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 9.0 in
February 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 7.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 10.3 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 8.5 in Coldest

Rosedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (2.2").

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