Cowichan Valley F, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

1,804 Population 3/sq mi density

$75,500 Median Income $42,600 per capita

$675,000 Home Value

$860 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 175 sunny days/yr

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$75,500 median income, 9.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$675,000 home value, $860/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowichan Valley F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.0 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	45.2°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	584 ft (178 m)
Area	691.9 sq mi (1,791.9 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	48.8137°N, 124.1726°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.0"

153% above US avg

Snowfall 29.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 15.63"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 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	147 km
Apr 25, 2003	26 km W of Brinnon, Washington	M4.8	144 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	108 km
Jan 8, 2015	19 km E of Tofino, Canada	M4.8	115 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	103 km
Jan 24, 2020	46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M4.5	80 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	62 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	144 km
Jan 23, 2001	9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada	M4.3	105 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	145 km
Feb 22, 1996	31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada	M4.1	122 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	85 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	146 km
May 8, 1999	17 km NW of Tofino, Canada	M4.0	148 km
Dec 25, 1999	40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada	M4.0	126 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	145 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	70 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	73 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	132 km
Nov 20, 1994	26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada	M3.9	107 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	129 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	—	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (143 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	143 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	151 km
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	159 km
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	173 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	15.0 in
February	37°F (3°C)	10.9 in
March	38°F (3°C)	9.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	6.6 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
June	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
July	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
October	46°F (8°C)	9.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	15.6 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	14.7 in	Coldest

Cowichan Valley F has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and July the driest (1.7").

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