Esperanza, BC
British Columbia
Esperanza is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 250.
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 Esperanza Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8724°N, 126.7441°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 18.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 11.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 11.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 15.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 18.1 in | Coldest |
Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (20.8") and July the driest (3.2").
Libraries in Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRL: Tahsis Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Zeballos Library | 0.0 |
Ski Resorts Near Esperanza
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Esperanza
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alert Bay Airport | YAL | Small Airport |
| Port McNeill Airport | YMP | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Esperanza
4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Esperanza.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Calvin Falls | |
| Lord Waterfall | |
| Lord Waterfall | |
| Lord Waterfall |
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What is the population of Esperanza?
Esperanza has a population of 250 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esperanza?
Esperanza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 129.5 inches.
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