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North Saanich, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,235
Population
853/sq mi density
$121,000
Median Income
$69,300 per capita
$1,200,000
Home Value
$1,210
Median Rent
15.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$121,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,200,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
North Saanich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6663°N, 123.4193°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 136 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 74 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 119 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 135 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
North Saanich has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").