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Colwood, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,961
Population
2,781/sq mi density
$102,000
Median Income
$53,200 per capita
$800,000
Home Value
$1,370
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,370/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Colwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4329°N, 123.4859°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 48 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 129 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 162 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 179 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Colwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 40°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").