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All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.
Surrey offers a practical and welcoming option for expats, especially families, seeking a diverse community and a more accessible cost of living compared to downtown Vancouver. Its varied neighborhoods, from the suburban charm of South Surrey to the developing City Centre, offer distinct lifestyles. While public transport provides decent connectivity across Metro Vancouver, a car can enhance mobility for daily life. With solid safety and healthcareinfrastructure, Surrey offers a stable foundation for settling in, though it trades some of Vancouver's urban intensity for a more relaxed, community-oriented pace.
Surrey has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with mild, wet winters and warm, relatively dry summers. Long-term climate data show summer averages near 18.7°C to 19°C and winter averages around 3°C to 4°C, with humidity typically in the upper 70% range and frequent rainfall concentrated in the cooler half of the year. The current clear-sky conditions and 18.28°C temperature are consistent with Surrey's generally moderate summer weather.
Summer Average
19°C
Winter Average
4°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
50
Sunny Days
160
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
5-15°C
Spring is cool and gradually warms, with frequent showers and increasing sunshine through May. Conditions often shift quickly between cloudy, wet, and mild periods.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
16-24°C
Summer is generally mild to pleasantly warm, with the driest and sunniest stretch of the year. July and August are the warmest months, often with comfortable afternoons and low rainfall.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
6-16°C
Autumn turns cooler and wetter, with a noticeable rise in rainfall from October onward. Cloud cover increases and evenings become much cooler by late November.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
0-7°C
Winter is cool, damp, and often cloudy rather than severely cold. Snow is possible but usually limited, while rain is the dominant precipitation type.
Very High rainfall
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Air Quality
Surrey
Advantages
Surrey
Abundant parks and green spaces
Strong public school system
Diverse multicultural community
Growing business opportunities
Family-friendly neighborhoods
Disadvantages
Surrey
Rapid urban sprawl
Limited public transit
High housing costs
Car-dependent infrastructure
Gang violence concerns
Safety & Security in Surrey
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
47
/100
Canada Avg
57
North America Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Surrey to Canada averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Surrey
Canada Average
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 76/100
No data for Surrey — showing hazard indicators from nearby New Westminster (~5 km).
