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Nanaimo, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
99,863
Population
2,860/sq mi density
$75,500
Median Income
$46,600 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$1,250
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanaimo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1664°N, 123.9400°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 144 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 102 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 161 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 166 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Nanaimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (1.1").