North Cowichan weather in August
In August, North Cowichan sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 39 mm of rain across 5.1 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 22°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of August to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is North Cowichan's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see North Cowichan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- 5.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:13 AM – 7:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.9
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 22°C by the end.
A typical August day in North Cowichan reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 4°C warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 13 |
| 2 | 24 | 13 |
| 3 | 24 | 13 |
| 4 | 24 | 13 |
| 5 | 24 | 13 |
| 6 | 24 | 13 |
| 7 | 24 | 13 |
| 8 | 24 | 13 |
| 9 | 24 | 13 |
| 10 | 24 | 13 |
| 11 | 24 | 13 |
| 12 | 24 | 13 |
| 13 | 24 | 13 |
| 14 | 23 | 13 |
| 15 | 23 | 13 |
| 16 | 23 | 13 |
| 17 | 23 | 13 |
| 18 | 23 | 13 |
| 19 | 23 | 13 |
| 20 | 23 | 13 |
| 21 | 23 | 12 |
| 22 | 23 | 12 |
| 23 | 22 | 12 |
| 24 | 22 | 12 |
| 25 | 22 | 12 |
| 26 | 22 | 12 |
| 27 | 22 | 12 |
| 28 | 22 | 12 |
| 29 | 22 | 12 |
| 30 | 22 | 12 |
| 31 | 22 | 12 |
How August really feels in North Cowichan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
North Cowichan weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5° / 0° | 213 | 17.8 | 7.1 | 8.5 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 7° / 1° | 133 | 14.4 | 6.3 | 9.8 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 9° / 2° | 157 | 17.4 | 6.6 | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 12° / 4° | 110 | 15.6 | 1.7 | 13.4 | 2.8 |
| May | 16° / 8° | 70 | 11.4 | 0.1 | 15 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 19° / 10° | 52 | 9.3 | 0 | 15.9 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 23° / 13° | 27 | 5 | 0 | 15.5 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 23° / 13° | 39 | 5.1 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 19° / 10° | 66 | 8.7 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 13° / 6° | 140 | 13.7 | 0.2 | 10.5 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 8° / 3° | 212 | 18.1 | 3.8 | 8.9 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 5° / 0° | 210 | 17.7 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 70 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 68 | 32 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 66 | 34 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 58 | 42 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in August
North Cowichan gets around 39 mm of rain over 5.1 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 15 |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 15 |
| 15 | 15 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 17 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 18 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 23 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 80% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 | 0 |
| 3 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 | 0 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 | 0 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 | 0 |
| 14 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 15 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 16 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 17 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 18 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 19 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 21 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 22 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 23 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 24 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 25 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 | 0 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 29 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 | 89 | 11 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 15 hours at the start of August to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 102 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 4:52 AM to 5:35 AM, and sunset from 7:49 PM to 6:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:52 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:40 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:30 | 7:28 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:21 | 7:19 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:09 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:03 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:57 | 6:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 4:52 | 7:49 |
| 2 | 14.9 | 4:54 | 7:48 |
| 3 | 14.9 | 4:55 | 7:46 |
| 4 | 14.8 | 4:56 | 7:45 |
| 5 | 14.8 | 4:58 | 7:43 |
| 6 | 14.7 | 4:59 | 7:42 |
| 7 | 14.7 | 5:00 | 7:40 |
| 8 | 14.6 | 5:02 | 7:38 |
| 9 | 14.6 | 5:03 | 7:37 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 5:05 | 7:35 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 5:06 | 7:33 |
| 12 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:32 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 5:09 | 7:30 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 5:10 | 7:28 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:12 | 7:26 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:13 | 7:24 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 5:15 | 7:23 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 5:16 | 7:21 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 5:18 | 7:19 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:17 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:20 | 7:15 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:22 | 7:13 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:23 | 7:11 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:25 | 7:09 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:26 | 7:07 |
| 26 | 13.6 | 5:28 | 7:05 |
| 27 | 13.6 | 5:29 | 7:03 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 5:31 | 7:01 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:34 | 6:57 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:55 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.62 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 5.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for North Cowichan
None of North Cowichan's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
North Cowichan's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit North Cowichan?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit North Cowichan for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for North Cowichan in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, North Cowichan sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near North Cowichan in August
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 23 km away) is warmest in August at about 16°C and coldest in January near 7°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 8 | Bracing |
| Apr | 10 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 16 | Cool |
| Aug | 16 | Cool |
| Sep | 14 | Bracing |
| Oct | 11 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in North Cowichan in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in North Cowichan peaks around July 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in North Cowichan in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in North Cowichan is worst in October — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.7× the cleanest month (December, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 4 | Good |
Where is North Cowichan?
North Cowichan sits at 48.8°N, 123.7°W, 145 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Duncan, 7.0 km away.
Topography around North Cowichan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of North Cowichan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around North Cowichan has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 359 m around an average of 96 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,265 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,725 m.
The land around North Cowichan is covered by trees (73%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, trees (63%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and water (47%) and trees (46%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for North Cowichan (48.8413°, -123.686°, elevation 145 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).