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Waiwakum 14, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
224 Population 3,377/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 186 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 12.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Waiwakum 14 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density3,377/sq mi
Coordinates49.7706°N, 123.1623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 5, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 126 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 29 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 132 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 68 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 126 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 33 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 55 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 143 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 127 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 126 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 125 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 133 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 143 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 137 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 134 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 127 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 82 km
May 23, 1990 1 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 126 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km E of Deming, Washington M3.6 127 km
Jul 31, 1990 3 km E of Deming, Washington M3.5 127 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 90 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 127 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 15 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 22 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 40 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 99 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 116 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 7.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 7.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 9.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 14.1 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 10.9 in

Waiwakum 14 has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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