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Sayward, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
334
Population
195/sq mi density
$55,200
Median Income
$34,000 per capita
$348,000
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
184 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$55,200 median income, 13.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sayward experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3832°N, 125.9611°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 94 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 176 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 11.0 in | Coldest |
Sayward has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 35°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (2.3").