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Youbou, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,302 Population 2/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 183 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
Youbou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.9 inches. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area691.9 sq mi (1,791.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates48.8663°N, 124.2027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.9"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 27.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 149 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 111 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 104 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 106 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 80 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 59 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 141 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 148 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 102 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 117 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 90 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 125 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 144 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 148 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 148 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 74 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 77 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 137 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 113 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 44 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 1 123 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 140 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 155 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 13.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 9.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 8.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 6.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 8.6 in
November 38°F (4°C) 14.4 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 13.3 in Coldest

Youbou has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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