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Coombs, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,612 Population 232/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 227 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Coombs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates49.2996°N, 124.4195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 90 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 77 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 126 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 101 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 141 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 58 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 90 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 130 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 76 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 131 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 120 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 128 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 112 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 117 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 82 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 72 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 82 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 83 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 99 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 121 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 73 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 119 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 123 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 124 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 162 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 182 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 9.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 9.8 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 8.9 in

Coombs has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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