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Welcome Beach, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,125 Population 270/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°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
Welcome Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates49.4796°N, 123.8924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 144 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 132 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 35 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 125 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 140 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 33 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 132 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 143 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 88 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 46 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 124 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 144 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 144 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 103 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 110 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 124 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 120 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 149 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 107 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 126 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 136 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 86 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 76 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 84 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 131 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 151 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 6.3 in

Welcome Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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