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Nisga'a, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,794
Population
2/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$36,800 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
32°F
Avg Temperature
211 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 19.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nisga'a has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,606 ft (1,404 m) |
| Area | 772.7 sq mi (2,001.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1760°N, 129.4994°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Iskut-Unuk River Cones (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iskut-Unuk River Cones | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,880 m (6,168 ft) | 1800 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 8.4 in |
Nisga'a has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 19°F in January to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (3.3").