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Nanaimo River, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
323
Population
365/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$26,400 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
187 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanaimo River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.4 inches. The area receives 41.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0870°N, 124.3942°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 95 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 132 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 183 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 12.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest |
Nanaimo River has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in December to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (1.8").