Hornby Island, BC
British Columbia
Hornby Island is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,100.
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 Hornby Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5345°N, 124.6692°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 | 41 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 125 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 148 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 8.4 in |
Hornby Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Hornby Island
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC | active rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC | classic hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC | 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 | |
| CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Hornby Island
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Air Force Museum | ||||
| Denman Island Museum & Archives | ||||
| Heritage Air Park | ||||
| McLean Mill National Historic Site | ||||
| Qualicum Beach Museum | ||||
| Texada Island Museum | ||||
| Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse |
Libraries in Hornby Island
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Drinkwater Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Bowser Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Hornby Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Qualicum Beach Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Union Bay Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hornby Island
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denman Island Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Old Country Market - Goats on Roof | |||||
| Qualicum Beach Farmers Market |
Gas Stations in Hornby Island
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hornby Island
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hornby Island
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern + Cedar Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Hornby Island
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hornby Island
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Airport | YBL | Medium Airport |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Alberni Valley Regional Airport | YPB | Small Airport |
| Bamfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hornby Island
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hornby Island |
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What is the population of Hornby Island?
Hornby Island has a population of 1,100 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 10,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hornby Island?
Hornby Island has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches.
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