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Denman Island, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,020 Population 9,273/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 239 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
Denman Island 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 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density9,273/sq mi
Coordinates49.5329°N, 124.8195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 150 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 148 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 142 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 72 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 94 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 135 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 95 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 143 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 113 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 93 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 79 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 77 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 96 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 125 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 55 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 94 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 65 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 141 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 126 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 74 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 38 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 128 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 136 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 138 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 154 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 173 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) 5.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 8.4 in

Denman Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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