Koksilah, BC

British Columbia · Victoria Metro

Koksilah is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 4,000.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,000 Population 667/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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How Koksilah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,000
Density667/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Koksilah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates48.7667°N, 123.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 112 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 104 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 126 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 136 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 67 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 53 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 125 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 110 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 141 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 127 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 52 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 111 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 110 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 38 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 34 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 100 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 143 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 78 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 145 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 86 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 130 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 137 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 139 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 10.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 9.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 9.6 in

Koksilah has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Koksilah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Queen of Angels - - - -
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Radio Stations near Koksilah

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC hits, nanaimo AAC+ 57 kbps
CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC active rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Koksilah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Chemainus Valley Museum
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Cowichan Valley Museum
Crofton Old School Museum
Hand of Man Museum
Harbour Heritage Centre
Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum
Ladysmith Museum
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre
Shawnigan Lake Museum

Libraries in Koksilah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
GVPL: Central Saanich Branch0.0
Salt Spring Island Public Library0.0
VIRL: Chemainus Branch0.0
VIRL: Cowichan Branch0.0
VIRL: Ladysmith Branch0.0
VIRL: South Cowichan Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Koksilah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chemainus Public Market
Duncan Farmers’ Market
Great Greens Market
Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli
North Saanich Farm Market
Peninsula Country Market
Salt Spring Saturday Market
Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market
The Old Farm Market

Cafes in Koksilah

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Koksilah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #797790224

Golf Courses in Koksilah

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cowichan Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Koksilah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Red Arrow Brewery
Salt Spring Island Ales
Serious Brewing
Small Block Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Koksilah

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Koksilah

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
William R Fairchild International AirportCLMMedium Airport
Big Andy Airport-Small Airport
Blue Heron Field-Small Airport
Blue Ribbon Airport-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Grand View International Airport-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lawson Airpark-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Port Angeles Cgas Airport-Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport-Small Airport
Rake's Glen Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Rucilla's Roost Airport-Small Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Sekiu Airport-Small Airport
Sequim Valley AirportSQVSmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Koksilah

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Life Community Baptist Church
Old Stone Butter Church
Saint Ann's Church
Saint Edward's
Saint Peter's Anglican Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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What is the population of Koksilah?

Koksilah has a population of 4,000 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 667 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Koksilah?

Koksilah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

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