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Gibsons, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
4,758
Population
2,857/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$48,480 per capita
$715,000
Home Value
$1,280
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
216 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 7.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$715,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibsons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3954°N, 123.5056°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 62 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 137 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 141 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
Gibsons has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (1.9").