East Wellington, BC
British Columbia
East Wellington is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,444.
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 East Wellington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1739°N, 124.0175°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 | - | 149 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 101 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 105 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 166 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 167 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in |
East Wellington has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in East Wellington
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syuẁén'ct Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nanaimo Christian School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near East Wellington
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC | adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC | adult standards, classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in East Wellington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriola Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum | ||||
| Ladysmith Museum | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Nanaimo Museum | ||||
| Parksville Museum | ||||
| Protection Island Museum | ||||
| Vancouver Island Military Museum |
Libraries in East Wellington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 - Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Gabriola Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Ladysmith Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo Wellington Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in East Wellington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Farmers Market | |||||
| Gabriola Agricultural Co-op Farmers Market | |||||
| Island Roots |
Hotels in East Wellington
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in East Wellington
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in East Wellington
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in East Wellington
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in East Wellington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Brewery | ||||
| White Sails Brewery | ||||
| Wolf Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near East Wellington
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near East Wellington
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
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Bigfoot Sightings Near East Wellington
1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near East Wellington.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 25140: Possible nighttime sighting of a sasquatch crossing a road in Nanaimo | 2008 |
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What is the population of East Wellington?
East Wellington has a population of 1,444 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 83.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in East Wellington?
East Wellington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.
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