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Nanoose Bay, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,540
Population
27/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
227 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nanoose Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 35.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 243.6 sq mi (630.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2724°N, 124.1933°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 | 85 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 107 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 159 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
Nanoose Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").