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Cole Bay 3, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
266 Population 245/sq mi density
$47,600 Median Income $25,200 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
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Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$47,600 median income, 26.3% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cole Bay 3 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density245/sq mi
Coordinates48.6230°N, 123.4532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

523 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 98 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 131 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 107 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 119 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 113 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 135 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 48 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 128 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 69 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 96 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 131 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 29 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 145 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 131 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 137 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 97 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 95 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 16 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 15 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 77 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 141 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 69 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 122 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 140 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 149 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 167 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 94 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Cole Bay 3 has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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