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Saltair, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,069 Population 19/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 233 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
Saltair experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area110.8 sq mi (286.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates48.9496°N, 123.7694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 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 M5.0 118 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 147 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 84 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 139 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 80 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 113 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 34 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 112 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 116 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 70 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 106 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 117 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 117 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 56 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 50 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 118 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 77 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 137 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 140 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 132 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 107 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 115 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 123 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 135 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 144 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 9.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 38°F (4°C) 5.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 9.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 9.2 in

Saltair has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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