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Lax Kw'alaams 1, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
627
Population
15/sq mi density
$45,200
Median Income
$23,300 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
176 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,200 median income, 27.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lax Kw'alaams 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5546°N, 130.4306°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.5 m (18 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is. | Volcanic field | 50 m (164 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 10.2 in |
Lax Kw'alaams 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and July the driest (3.8").