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Southern Gulf Islands, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
6,101
Population
83/sq mi density
$64,500
Median Income
$48,000 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$880
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Southern Gulf Islands experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7263°N, 123.3737°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 | — | 129 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 81 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 115 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 128 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.2 in |
Southern Gulf Islands has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.9").