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Sunshine Valley, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
208
Population
13/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunshine Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2738°N, 121.2335°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 60 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 70 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 130 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 143 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.8 in |
Sunshine Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 23°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (2.0").