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North Cowichan, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
31,990
Population
424/sq mi density
$78,500
Median Income
$47,480 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$1,070
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
North Cowichan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 75.5 sq mi (195.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8413°N, 123.6860°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 | — | 140 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 95 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 123 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 137 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
North Cowichan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (1.1").