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Squamish-Lillooet A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
305 Population 0/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
31°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 20.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Squamish-Lillooet A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average31.4°F
42% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,514 ft (1,376 m)
Area1,433.4 sq mi (3,712.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates50.8562°N, 123.4533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 130 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 139 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 111 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 68 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 126 km
Apr 4, 2016 29 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.1 128 km
Jan 26, 2024 36 km WNW of Squamish, Canada M3.1 111 km
Jun 23, 1990 130 km SW of Hanceville, Canada M3.0 73 km
Dec 7, 1990 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M2.9 127 km
Jan 26, 2024 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada M2.8 113 km
Sep 12, 2024 35 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M2.8 116 km
Apr 5, 2025 20 km ENE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M2.8 134 km
May 16, 2018 20 km SW of Whistler, Canada M2.8 101 km
May 17, 1992 15 km WNW of Powell River, Canada M2.8 143 km
May 3, 2016 31 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M2.8 126 km
Jul 15, 2024 35 km WNW of Squamish, Canada M2.6 114 km
Oct 11, 2016 18 km N of Sechelt, Canada M2.6 137 km
Feb 23, 2015 26 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M2.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bridge River Cones (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 7 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 25 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 83 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 108 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.6 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
June 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
August 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 15°F (-10°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Squamish-Lillooet A has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 15°F in December to 50°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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