Mud Bay, BC
British Columbia
Mud Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 222.
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 Mud Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,018/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4663°N, 124.8028°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 | 46 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 77 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 137 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 159 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 9.8 in |
Mud Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (1.3").
Radio Stations near Mud Bay
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 Mud Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberni Valley Museum | ||||
| Comox Air Force Museum | ||||
| Comox Archives & Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum | ||||
| Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre | ||||
| Cumberland Museum & Archives | ||||
| Denman Island Museum & Archives | ||||
| Heritage Air Park | ||||
| HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial | ||||
| Industrial Heritage Centre | ||||
| McLean Mill National Historic Site | ||||
| Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre | ||||
| Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse |
Libraries in Mud Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Drinkwater Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Bowser Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Comox Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Courtenay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cumberland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Hornby Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Port Alberni Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Union Bay Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mud Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Denman Island Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Naesgaard's Farm & Market | |||||
| Spirit Square Farmers’ Market |
Hotels in Mud Bay
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mud Bay
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mud Bay
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mud Bay
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mud Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Brewing Company | ||||
| Alberni Brewing Co. | ||||
| Antidote Distilling Company | ||||
| Gladstone Brewery | ||||
| Land and Sea Brewery | ||||
| New Tradition Brewing | ||||
| RAD Brewing Company | ||||
| The Cumberland Brewing Company | ||||
| Twin City Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Mud Bay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mud Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Mud Bay
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 Mud Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowser |
Treatment Centers in Mud Bay
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Recovery Centre |
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Mud Bay
1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Mud Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 26765: Man recalls seeing a sasquatch near Little Qualicum Falls on Vancouver Island | 1987 |
Waterfalls Near Mud Bay
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mud Bay.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rosewall Creek Falls |
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What is the population of Mud Bay?
Mud Bay has a population of 222 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 2,018 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mud Bay?
Mud Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow.
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