Port Renfrew, BC

British Columbia

Port Renfrew is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 190.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

190 Population 514/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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How Port Renfrew Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190
Density514/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain115.3 in/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Port Renfrew experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates48.5528°N, 124.4221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 18.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

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Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 142 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 113 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 131 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 119 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 56 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 96 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 99 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 96 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 144 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 107 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 87 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 87 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 138 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 122 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 107 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 28 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 118 km
Jul 24, 2011 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington M3.9 132 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 93 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 177 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 185 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 193 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 17.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 12.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 11.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 8.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 11.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 18.6 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 16.9 in

Port Renfrew has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Port Renfrew

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Renfrew Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Renfrew

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Port Renfrew

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MAKAH CULTURAL AND RESEACH CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM1880 BAYVIEW AVENUE P O BOX 1603606452711$952,382

Libraries in Port Renfrew

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Port Renfrew Branch0.0

Hotels in Port Renfrew

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Renfrew Hotel
Wild Coast Wilderness Resort
Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages

Cafes in Port Renfrew

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coastal Kitchen Cafe

Gas Stations in Port Renfrew

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pacheedaht Pit Stop

Airports Near Port Renfrew

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Bamfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Forks Airport-Small Airport
Quillayute AirportUILSmall Airport
Sekiu Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Port Renfrew

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Renfrew

Treatment Centers in Port Renfrew

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Makah Recovery ServicesSubstance Abuse360-645-2461

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Renfrew

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Mary's Ecumenical Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Port Renfrew

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Port Renfrew.

Name Year Description
Port renfrew (canada), BC 2003 row of many big and small lights

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What is the population of Port Renfrew?

Port Renfrew has a population of 190 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 514 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Renfrew?

Port Renfrew has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 115.3 inches.

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