Crofton, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Crofton is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,446.
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 Crofton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8663°N, 123.6527°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 97 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 119 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 135 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.8 in |
Crofton has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Crofton
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC | active rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CITR - University of British Columbia | campus radio, eclectic | AAC |
Museums in Crofton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Forest Discovery Centre | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Chemainus Valley Museum | ||||
| Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre | ||||
| Cowichan Valley Museum | ||||
| Crofton Old School Museum | ||||
| Hand of Man Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum | ||||
| Ladysmith Museum | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum |
Libraries in Crofton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piers Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Chemainus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cowichan Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Ladysmith Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Crofton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Farmers Market | |||||
| Chemainus Public Market | |||||
| Duncan Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Great Greens Market | |||||
| Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli | |||||
| North Saanich Farm Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Saturday Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market | |||||
| The Old Farm Market |
Cafes in Crofton
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Crofton
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Crofton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Arrow Brewery | ||||
| Salt Spring Island Ales | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| Small Block Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Crofton
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Crofton
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Medium Airport |
| Blue Heron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Ribbon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Port Angeles Cgas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rake's Glen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Rucilla's Roost Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Sekiu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Crofton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Crofton |
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UFO Sightings Near Crofton
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Crofton.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crofton (vancouver island) (canada), BC | 1991 | My mother says she went out to put the horse in, and she saw a flash, looked up and saw 4 groups of lights flying in formation fly over |
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What is the population of Crofton?
Crofton has a population of 1,446 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 28,920 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Crofton?
Crofton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.
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