Valemount, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,052
Population
528/sq mi density
$60,400
Median Income
$40,600 per capita
$300,000
Home Value
$750
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Valemount has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,598 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8333°N, 119.2525°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in |
Valemount has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 16°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.5").