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Ruskin, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
837
Population
5,580/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
187 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
Ruskin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2000°N, 122.4333°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 | — | 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.
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").