Spatsum, BC

British Columbia

Spatsum is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 22.

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

22 Population 41/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population22
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Spatsum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates50.5498°N, 121.3026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 7, 2022.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 97 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 139 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 79 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 120 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 148 km
Aug 12, 2011 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.3 137 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 97 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 117 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 119 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 117 km
Jul 17, 2016 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M2.9 134 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 123 km
May 16, 2018 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada M2.8 145 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 149 km
May 8, 2016 29 km N of Mission, Canada M2.7 145 km
Aug 2, 1990 27 km SE of Hope, Canada M2.6 148 km
Sep 11, 2000 40 km NNW of Agassiz, Canada M2.6 125 km
Jan 25, 2020 5 km NW of Agassiz, Canada M2.5 147 km
Jun 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Hope, Canada M2.5 137 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 59 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 - 131 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 139 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 144 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 148 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 150 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in

Spatsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Spatsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashcroft Museum

Libraries in Spatsum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TNRL: Ashcroft Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Spatsum

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Logan Lake Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Big Bar Cross Country Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Spatsum

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional AirportYZAMedium Airport
Clinton/Bleibler Ranch Aerodrome-Small Airport
Echo Valley Airport-Small Airport
Lillooet Airport-Small Airport
Merritt AirportYMBSmall Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spatsum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Aidan's Church of Pokhaist Village

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What is the population of Spatsum?

Spatsum has a population of 22 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Spatsum?

Spatsum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.

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