Ryder Lake, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Ryder Lake is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,290.

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

1,290 Population 10/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,290
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Ryder Lake 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 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates49.1000°N, 121.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 149 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 35 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 137 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 137 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 87 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 150 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 127 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 90 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 37 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 114 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 36 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 38 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 115 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 112 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 115 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 78 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 118 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 136 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 108 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 38 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 - 42 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 36 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 116 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 123 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 124 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 95 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 89 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 66 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 67 km
2022 KID 5,188 92 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 98 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 37 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 78 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 42 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 92 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 32 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 78 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 74 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 93 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 34 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 65 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 74 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in Coldest
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 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, 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

Ryder Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Ryder Lake

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 Ryder Lake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3605991738
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Ryder Lake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Agassiz Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0
FVRL: Yarrow Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ryder Lake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Breweries in Ryder Lake

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Yale Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Ryder Lake

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Ski Resorts Near Ryder Lake

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 - - -

Cell Towers in Ryder Lake

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
21 Miles North of Concrete (11352)BTWR16
21 Miles North of Concrete (11352)BTWR16

Airports Near Ryder Lake

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Acme Field-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 AirportYCWSmall Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall 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
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ryder Lake

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic

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What is the population of Ryder Lake?

Ryder Lake has a population of 1,290 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ryder Lake?

Ryder Lake 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 65.2 inches, with 17.2 inches of snow.

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