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Strathcona, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,585
Population
262/sq mi density
$60,800
Median Income
$48,120 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$750
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Strathcona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2766°N, 123.0912°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 81 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 64 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 109 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 153 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
Strathcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").