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Cowichan Valley I, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
1,423
Population
7/sq mi density
$71,000
Median Income
$56,200 per capita
$650,000
Home Value
$1,020
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
191 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cowichan Valley I has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches. The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 195.2 sq mi (505.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8425°N, 124.0831°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 | 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 (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 137 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 12.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
Cowichan Valley I has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (1.7").