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Houpsitas 6, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
157 Population 3,003/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 139 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 11.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Houpsitas 6 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 139 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density3,003/sq mi
Coordinates50.0303°N, 127.3793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.9"
239% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 19.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 11, 2024.

Apr 24, 2014 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.5 50 km
Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 65 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 54 km
Oct 6, 1996 144 km W of Tofino, Canada M6.2 115 km
Nov 8, 2012 176 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.1 119 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 53 km
Jan 23, 2001 185 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.9 128 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 56 km
Feb 4, 2012 149 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M5.6 133 km
Aug 4, 2013 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.5 41 km
Feb 16, 1990 131 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 104 km
Jan 25, 2004 157 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 115 km
Dec 19, 1991 195 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.3 149 km
Feb 24, 2017 179 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.2 133 km
Jul 11, 2024 190 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.2 150 km
Mar 25, 2015 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.1 89 km
Feb 23, 2017 182 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.1 139 km
Feb 7, 1993 174 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M5.0 115 km
May 10, 2020 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 57 km
Feb 4, 2012 128 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 149 km
2004 VANCOUVER ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 17.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 12.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 12.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 9.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 15.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 19.8 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 18.1 in

Houpsitas 6 has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 128.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (19.8") and July the driest (2.9").

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