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Tahsis, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
393 Population 194/sq mi density
$42,000 Median Income $33,200 per capita
$174,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 13.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 146 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$42,000 median income, 35.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tahsis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates49.9253°N, 126.6549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.3"
219% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 19.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Apr 24, 2014 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.5 84 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 40 km
Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 47 km
Oct 6, 1996 144 km W of Tofino, Canada M6.2 132 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 29 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 24 km
Feb 4, 2012 149 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M5.6 147 km
Aug 4, 2013 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.5 63 km
Feb 16, 1990 131 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 118 km
Jan 25, 2004 157 km W of Tofino, Canada M5.4 137 km
Mar 25, 2015 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.1 123 km
May 10, 2020 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 82 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 111 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 16 km
Apr 24, 2014 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 91 km
Feb 4, 2012 128 km WSW of Tofino, Canada M4.8 131 km
Nov 8, 2012 146 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.7 123 km
Feb 16, 2012 124 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 116 km
Jan 15, 2004 148 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 127 km
Apr 24, 2014 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 124 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 16.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 11.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 10.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 8.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 53°F (11°C) 5.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 14.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 19.4 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 16.8 in Coldest

Tahsis has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in December to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 121.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (19.4") and July the driest (3.0").

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