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Tofino, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,516
Population
617/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$50,160 per capita
$950,000
Home Value
$1,220
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
140 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$950,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tofino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 140 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1531°N, 125.9074°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 107 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 17.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 13.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 12.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 10.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 16.9 in |
Tofino has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.2") and July the driest (2.8").