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Alberni-Clayoquot A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
256 Population 1/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 154 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alberni-Clayoquot A experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 154 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days154 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area625.4 sq mi (1,619.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates48.8353°N, 125.1397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.6"
196% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 149 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 53 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 150 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 112 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 102 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 141 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 32 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 119 km
Feb 18, 1990 66 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M4.4 117 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 38 km
Sep 15, 2001 83 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M4.2 129 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 148 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 57 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 83 km
Sep 12, 2001 63 km SW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 107 km
Sep 8, 2001 80 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 129 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 142 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 140 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 34 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 116 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 192 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 196 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 16.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 12.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 11.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 8.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 11.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 17.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 15.7 in

Alberni-Clayoquot A has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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