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Dashwood, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
982 Population 3,386/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 241 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
Dashwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,386/sq mi
Coordinates49.3663°N, 124.5195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 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 85 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 79 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 103 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 67 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 135 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 86 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 141 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 74 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 127 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 113 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 128 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 122 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 77 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 74 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 77 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 80 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 131 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 107 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 136 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 63 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 122 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 122 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 126 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 158 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 7.7 in

Dashwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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