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Lake Cowichan, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,325
Population
1,045/sq mi density
$68,000
Median Income
$42,880 per capita
$472,000
Home Value
$980
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
185 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$472,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Cowichan 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches. The area receives 27.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8250°N, 124.0546°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 132 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 137 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 13.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 9.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 13.6 in |
Lake Cowichan has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 35°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (1.6").