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Sunshine Coast A, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
3,039
Population
4/sq mi density
$64,000
Median Income
$47,840 per capita
$740,000
Home Value
$1,050
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
221 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$740,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunshine Coast A experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 732.8 sq mi (1,898.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7491°N, 123.9316°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 72 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 68 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 103 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in |
Sunshine Coast A has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (2.1").