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Port Edward, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
470
Population
7/sq mi density
$97,000
Median Income
$49,400 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
157 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$97,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Edward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.1 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 64.5 sq mi (167.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.2226°N, 130.2921°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.5 m (18 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | GRAHAM ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Unknown | 5.5 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 109 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 11.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11.5 in |
Port Edward has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 100.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (4.0").