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Scotch Creek, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
30
Population
10/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
286 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
Scotch Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8998°N, 119.4524°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Scotch Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").