Halfmoon Bay, BC
British Columbia
Halfmoon Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,800.
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 Halfmoon Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5129°N, 123.9087°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 83 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 75 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 128 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
Halfmoon Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 36°F in December to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.8").
Radio Stations near Halfmoon Bay
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | 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 Halfmoon Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Creek Hatchery | ||||
| Egmont Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tems Swiya Museum |
Libraries in Halfmoon Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Halfmoon Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier 17 Market |
Hotels in Halfmoon Bay
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Halfmoon Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 44 Brewery & Kitchen | ||||
| Wilson Creek UBrew |
Ski Resorts Near Halfmoon Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Halfmoon Bay
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Halfmoon Bay
3 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Halfmoon Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 10878: Road crossing sighting outside Halfmoon Bay | 2005 | |
| Report 11915: Night time sightings outside Duncan; Other incidents mentioned. | 2005 | |
| Report 12855: Various incidents on British Columbia Expedition | 2005 |
UFO Sightings Near Halfmoon Bay
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Halfmoon Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon bay (canada), BC | 2005 | blip on radar screen |
Waterfalls Near Halfmoon Bay
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Halfmoon Bay.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Homesite Creek Falls | Height: 6 |
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What is the population of Halfmoon Bay?
Halfmoon Bay has a population of 2,800 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 672 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Halfmoon Bay?
Halfmoon Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.
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