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Sunshine Coast E, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,883 Population 465/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $52,050 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,400 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 216 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunshine Coast E experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates49.4061°N, 123.5502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 119 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 32 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 104 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 20 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 68 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 118 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 60 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 107 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 119 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 119 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 94 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 87 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 146 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 144 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 118 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 146 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 142 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 127 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 99 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 112 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 111 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 63 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 71 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 82 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 136 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 145 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 9.3 in
February 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 10.6 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 9.0 in Coldest

Sunshine Coast E has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in December to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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