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Squamish-Lillooet C, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,000
Population
1/sq mi density
$92,000
Median Income
$61,000 per capita
$900,000
Home Value
$1,330
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,330/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Squamish-Lillooet C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 2,128.7 sq mi (5,513.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1144°N, 122.9560°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 99 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 30 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 69 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Squamish-Lillooet C has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 22°F in December to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (2.2").