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East Sooke, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,500 Population 69/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 225 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
East Sooke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates48.3664°N, 123.6836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 145 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 124 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 147 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 134 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 119 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 84 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 148 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 104 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 135 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 70 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 97 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 122 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 43 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 110 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 123 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 113 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 121 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 45 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 43 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 146 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 145 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 172 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 181 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 193 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 68 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 96 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 74 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 66 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 86 km
1985 BEAVER 1,107 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 9.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 10.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 9.8 in

East Sooke has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 36°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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