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Steveston, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25,220 Population 200/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Steveston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area126.2 sq mi (326.8 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates49.1271°N, 123.1814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 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 81 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 68 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 64 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 34 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 71 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 80 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 72 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 100 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 80 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 80 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 61 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 53 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 111 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 124 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 134 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 101 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 145 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 66 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 119 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 93 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 128 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 81 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 91 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 107 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 111 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 169 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 187 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in

Steveston has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.5").

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