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Strathcona C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,737 Population 1/sq mi density
$60,800 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 15.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 211 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 8.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Strathcona C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches. The area receives 335.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area3,563.4 sq mi (9,229.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.2796°N, 123.0918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 335.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 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 83 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 56 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 77 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 39 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 53 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 83 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 90 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 88 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 83 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 83 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 71 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 79 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 125 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 137 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 111 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 83 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 136 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 111 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 80 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1 147 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 94 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 31°F (-0°C) 9.2 in Coldest
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 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
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

Strathcona C has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").

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