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Shawnigan Lake, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,908
Population
437/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
242 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
Shawnigan Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6506°N, 123.6449°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 73 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 135 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 141 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.5 in |
Shawnigan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.0").