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South Saanich 1, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
712
Population
883/sq mi density
$59,600
Median Income
$27,600 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
272 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 6.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Saanich 1 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5888°N, 123.4527°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 | — | 144 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 66 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 122 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 144 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in |
South Saanich 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").