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qathet D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,126 Population 10/sq mi density
$54,400 Median Income $40,500 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 10.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 15.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $725/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
qathet D experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area115.7 sq mi (299.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates49.7562°N, 124.5532°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 73 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 102 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 142 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 89 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 132 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 110 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 49 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 123 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 119 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 140 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 83 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 96 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 114 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 106 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 115 km
Aug 17, 2011 37 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M3.5 110 km
Nov 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Point Roberts, Washington M3.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2015 30 km NNE of Sechelt, Canada M3.4 69 km
Jun 13, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M3.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 29 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m — 65 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological — — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 100 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 113 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 123 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.5 in

qathet D has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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