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Sooke, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,086
Population
691/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$48,280 per capita
$650,000
Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sooke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3746°N, 123.7276°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 45 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 148 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 172 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 196 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest |
Sooke has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.1").