Ruskin, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Ruskin is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 837.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

837 Population 5,580/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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How Ruskin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population837
Density5,580/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain82.1 in/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Ruskin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density5,580/sq mi
Coordinates49.2000°N, 122.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 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 44 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 97 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 71 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 86 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 59 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 45 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 94 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 131 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 45 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 46 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 91 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 85 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 113 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 85 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 95 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 119 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 87 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 114 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 45 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 45 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 - 43 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 65 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 83 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 91 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 155 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 176 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 79 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 83 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 73 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 10.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 7.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 7.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 8.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 12.6 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 10.5 in

Ruskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Ruskin

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Silverdale Elementary School - - - -
Whonnock Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ruskin

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps
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 Ruskin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Museum of Flight
Clayburn Schoolhouse Museum
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Gur Sikh Temple
Haney House
Heritage Gallery
Joey's Playhouse
Maple Ridge Museum
Mennonite Heritage Museum
Mission Museum
Nature House at Red Barn
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre
Trethewey House

Libraries in Ruskin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brookswood Library0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Abbotsford Community Library0.0
FVRL: Aldergrove Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Clearbrook Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Mission Library0.0
FVRL: Mount Lehman Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
Library Services0.0
Mission Community Archives0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
Ray and Millie Silver Aboriginal Library0.0
UFV Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ruskin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
Abbotsford Flea Market
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Mission City Farmers’ Market

Cafes in Ruskin

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Ruskin

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centex
Chevron
Shell

Golf Courses in Ruskin

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eighteen Pastures

Breweries in Ruskin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Camp Beer
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Field House Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Locality Brewing
Loudmouth Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mission Springs Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Old Yale Brewing Co.
Raven's Brewing
Ridge Brewing
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room

Stadiums & Teams in Ruskin

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Ski Resorts Near Ruskin

4 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
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Ruskin

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
207 Washingon Avenue (59916)MTOWER50
207 Washingon Avenue (59916)MTOWER50
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38

Superfund Sites Near Ruskin

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
NORTHWEST PIPELINE GP SUMAS4738 JONES RDWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM
SUMAS GENERATING FACILITY1340 THOMPSON LANEWHATCOM

Airports Near Ruskin

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Mears Field Airport-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ruskin

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Motionlab
Revive Rehab
Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic
Worthington Pavilion

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Waterfalls Near Ruskin

8 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ruskin.

Name Description
Fiddlehead Falls
Lower Kanaka Falls
Rockwell Falls Height: 12
Rocky Point Falls
Rolley Falls Height: 22
Steelhead Falls
Upper Kanaka Falls Height: 25
Whispering Falls Height: 10

Bigfoot Sightings Near Ruskin

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Ruskin.

Name Year Description
Report 15141: Possible stalking and rock throwing in the Fraser Valley 1983

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What is the population of Ruskin?

Ruskin has a population of 837 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 5,580 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruskin?

Ruskin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

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