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Cowichan Valley B, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,994
Population
76/sq mi density
$99,000
Median Income
$53,200 per capita
$700,000
Home Value
$1,260
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
140 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,260/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowichan Valley B experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 118.2 sq mi (306.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0487°N, 125.7367°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 109 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 17.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 13.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 14.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 17.1 in |
Cowichan Valley B has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 126.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.4") and July the driest (2.8").