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Squiaala, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 303/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 218 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Squiaala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates49.1557°N, 121.9769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 37 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 128 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 143 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 86 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 120 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 81 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 39 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 113 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 40 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 38 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 109 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 113 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 118 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 82 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 116 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 136 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 106 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 100 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 38 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 35 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 148 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 44 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 107 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 114 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 132 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 143 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARKS (34,621 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 PARKS 34,621 96 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 75 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 76 km
2022 KID 5,188 100 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 46 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 86 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 51 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 41 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 87 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 83 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 43 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 74 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 82 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 6.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 10.1 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 8.4 in

Squiaala has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.1") and August the driest (2.2").

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