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Pleasantside, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,671 Population 181/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 211 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
Pleasantside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches. The area receives 335.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates49.2917°N, 122.8500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 335.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 71 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 67 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 76 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 56 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 70 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 46 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 101 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 92 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 71 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 71 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 84 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 77 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 123 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 103 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 149 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 89 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 116 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 83 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 72 km
Jul 4, 2006 13 km SE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 64 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 63 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 72 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 95 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 97 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 156 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 172 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 7.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 8.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 10.3 in

Pleasantside has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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