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Qualicum Beach, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,303
Population
1,340/sq mi density
$76,500
Median Income
$50,880 per capita
$725,000
Home Value
$1,360
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
227 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 7.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$725,000 home value, $1,360/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Qualicum Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3478°N, 124.4423°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 68 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 118 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 158 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
Qualicum Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.0").