Coal Harbour, BC

British Columbia

Coal Harbour is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 91.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

91 Population 1,011/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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How Coal Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population91
Density1,011/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain99.5 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coal Harbour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 99.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates50.5991°N, 127.5822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.5"
162% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 2, 2023.

Apr 24, 2014 107 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M6.5 107 km
Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 128 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 117 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 113 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 114 km
Aug 4, 2013 86 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.5 105 km
Apr 23, 2022 185 km W of Port McNeill, Canada M5.3 150 km
May 23, 2020 173 km W of Port McNeill, Canada M5.2 139 km
Mar 25, 2015 147 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M5.1 138 km
Jan 17, 2019 181 km W of Port McNeill, Canada M4.9 146 km
May 10, 2020 106 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 118 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 93 km
Apr 24, 2014 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 111 km
Mar 11, 2005 120 km WSW of Port McNeill, Canada M4.8 87 km
Apr 24, 2014 115 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.7 118 km
Nov 8, 2012 146 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.7 141 km
Dec 15, 2013 134 km SW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 149 km
Jul 4, 2012 182 km W of Port McNeill, Canada M4.6 147 km
Mar 20, 2011 150 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada M4.6 128 km
Feb 17, 2023 Vancouver Island, Canada region M4.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 13.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 9.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 8.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 12.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 14.8 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 14.1 in

Coal Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Coal Harbour

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFNI 1240 "Coast AM" Port Hardy, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Coal Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Hardy Museum
RCAF Museum

Libraries in Coal Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Port Alice Branch0.0
VIRL: Port Hardy Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Coal Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Port Hardy Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Airports Near Coal Harbour

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hardy AirportYZTMedium Airport
Alert Bay AirportYALSmall Airport
Port McNeill AirportYMPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Coal Harbour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Quatsino

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Coal Harbour

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Coal Harbour.

Name Description
Bear Falls

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What is the population of Coal Harbour?

Coal Harbour has a population of 91 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,011 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coal Harbour?

Coal Harbour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 99.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Port Hardy, BC 3,902 pop · 9.3 mi Port McNeill, BC 2,356 pop · 21.8 mi Hardwicke, NB 2,203 pop · 76.8 mi Gold River, BC 1,246 pop · 88.3 mi Simonds, NB 3,913 pop · 98.0 mi
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