Vedder Crossing, BC

British Columbia · Abbotsford-Mission Metro

Vedder Crossing is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 22,620.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

22,620 Population 177/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature

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How Vedder Crossing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,620
Density177/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Vedder Crossing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area127.5 sq mi (330.2 km²)
Population Density177/sq mi
Coordinates49.1000°N, 121.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.12"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 149 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 32 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 132 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 137 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 82 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 121 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 34 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 86 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 109 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 35 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 33 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 106 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 110 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 112 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 76 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 113 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 132 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 103 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 35 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 41 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 38 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 127 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 PARKS 34,621 95 km
2023 SOURDOUGH 7,517 71 km
2015 GOODELL 6,624 71 km
2022 KID 5,188 98 km
2022 SUIATTLE RIVER 4,400 100 km
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 43 km
1996 ELBOW BASIN 3,650 84 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 47 km
2003 MINERAL PARK 3,010 96 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 37 km
2022 MCALLISTER CREEK 2,581 83 km
2022 THREE FOOLS 2,451 80 km
2022 BOULDER LAKE 2,347 96 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 39 km
2003 BIGBEAVER 1,807 70 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,174 76 km
2004 FREEZEOUT 1,155 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 8.9 in
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 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in 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 Coldest

Vedder Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in December to 68°F in July. 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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Schools in Vedder Crossing

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tyson Elementary School - - - -
Mount Slesse Middle School - - - -
Watson Elementary School - - - -
Unsworth Elementary School - - - -
Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt Elementary / Middle School - - - -
Vedder Middle School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vedder Crossing

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
CKKS-FM 107.5 "Sonic" Chilliwack, BC modern rock, re-branding new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHWK-FM 89.5 "JR Country" Chilliwack, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Vedder Crossing

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BLACK MOUNTAIN FORESTRY CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3605991738
Agassiz Harrison Museum
CFBCHS Chilliwack Military Museum
Chilliwack Museum
Dicken's Sweets & British Museum
Kilby General Store

Libraries in Vedder Crossing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FVRL: Agassiz Library0.0
FVRL: Chilliwack Library0.0
FVRL: Sardis Library0.0
FVRL: Yarrow Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vedder Crossing

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Downtown Chilliwack Community Market
Hofstede's Country Barn
Market at the Coliseum

Cafes in Vedder Crossing

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amble Coffee
Hide-A-Way Cafe
Land
Starbucks
Starbucks
Waves Coffee House

Dentists in Vedder Crossing

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagle View Dental Center
Vedder Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Vedder Crossing

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Fas Gas
Fast Gas

Banks in Vedder Crossing

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Envision Financial
RBC
Scotiabank
TD
TD Canada Trust

Gyms in Vedder Crossing

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pumphouse Fitness Inc
Studio B Yoga

Breweries in Vedder Crossing

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
North Fork TheBeer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Pizza, Restaurants, Italian, Pub Food6186 Mt Baker Hwy3605992337Visit
Old Yale Brewing
Raven's Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Vedder Crossing

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vedder Crossing

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt. Baker 100.0 10 1,525 $50 November - May - Yes
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vedder Crossing

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)NUWMedium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Barker Airport-Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Hope Airport / FVRD Regional AirparkYHESmall Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Mears Field Airport-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vedder Crossing

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vedder Crossing

Treatment Centers in Vedder Crossing

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apollo Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vedder Crossing

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Watson Road Bible Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vedder Crossing

What is the population of Vedder Crossing?

Vedder Crossing has a population of 22,620 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 177 people per square mile, spread across 127.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vedder Crossing?

Vedder Crossing has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches, with 35.2 inches of snow.

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