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Port Renfrew, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
190 Population 514/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 155 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 155 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

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"

Air Quality

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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