Blind Bay, BC
British Columbia
Blind Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,369.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Blind Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8831°N, 119.3857°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Blind Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Blind Bay
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Blind Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall |
Libraries in Blind Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORL: North Shuswap Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| ORL: Salmon Arm Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| ORL: South Shuswap Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blind Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMills | |||||
| Pedro's Farm Market |
Gas Stations in Blind Bay
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Blind Bay
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blind Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crannog Ales | ||||
| Crannog Ales and Left Fields |
Ski Resorts Near Blind Bay
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Lake Nordic Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Silver Star Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Peaks Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Drop Zone Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flight School Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Basic Training Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Blind Bay
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shuswap Regional Airport | YSN | Medium Airport |
| Vernon Regional Airport | YVE | Medium Airport |
| Mabel Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Prichard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ross Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blind Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Blind Bay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blind Bay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake |
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UFO Sightings Near Blind Bay
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Blind Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blind bay (canada), BC | 2004 | A stationary object in the northern sky over Shuswap Lake, flashing colours of red, blue & white. I first noticed the object at 10:00 |
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What is the population of Blind Bay?
Blind Bay has a population of 2,369 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 772 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Blind Bay?
Blind Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.
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