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Spences Bridge, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,000 Population 1/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $54,220 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spences Bridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 75.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.4223°N, 121.3430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 75.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 91 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 128 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 75 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 110 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 149 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 135 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 142 km
Aug 12, 2011 38 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M3.3 123 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 91 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 105 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Jul 17, 2016 41 km NNE of Maple Ridge, Canada M2.9 121 km
Jan 24, 1994 15 km NNW of Mission, Canada M2.8 148 km
May 16, 2018 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada M2.8 137 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 116 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 143 km
Oct 2, 2002 12 km NE of Mission, Canada M2.7 148 km
May 8, 2016 29 km N of Mission, Canada M2.7 131 km
Aug 2, 1990 27 km SE of Hope, Canada M2.6 134 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 117 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 1 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 130 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 134 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 142 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 151 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 154 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in

Spences Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 19°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.0").

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