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Vancouver, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
662,248
Population
14,892/sq mi density
$82,000
Median Income
$59,550 per capita
$1,450,000
Home Value
$1,570
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
230 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,450,000 home value, $1,570/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Vancouver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2497°N, 123.1193°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 | — | 84 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | — | 142 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 67 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 109 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 156 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
Vancouver has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").