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

2,369 Population 772/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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How Blind Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,369
Density772/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Blind Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates50.8831°N, 119.3857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 121 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 104 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 121 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 141 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 146 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 135 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 133 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 117 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 127 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 150 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Radio Stations near Blind Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Blind Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in Blind Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: North Shuswap Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: South Shuswap Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Blind Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Pedro's Farm Market

Gas Stations in Blind Bay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Shell

Golf Courses in Blind Bay

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shuswap Lake Golf Course
Shuswap Lake Golf Course

Breweries in Blind Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Blind Bay

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blind Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of the Lake

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UFO Sightings
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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&#44 flashing colours of red&#44 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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