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Sion, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
658
Population
1/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
296 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
Sion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 817.7 sq mi (2,117.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0168°N, 118.4921°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 56 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 133 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 56 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 56 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 56 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 127 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 56 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Sion has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.3").