Puntledge, BC

British Columbia

Puntledge is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,387.

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

1,387 Population 111/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,387
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Puntledge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates49.6732°N, 125.0291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 140 km
Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 135 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 131 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 125 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 107 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 72 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 135 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 127 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 129 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 82 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 126 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 113 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 83 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 85 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 88 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 129 km
Sep 12, 2001 63 km SW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 149 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 50 km
May 19, 2002 65 km SW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 148 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 23 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m - 49 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 135 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 147 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 149 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 152 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 9.0 in

Puntledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Puntledge

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arden Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puntledge

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC active rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIQC-FM "99.7 The River" Campbell River, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
Coast FM cornwall, pasty MP3 128 kbps
Spirit FM christian music AAC 96 kbps
Dream 102.9 FM - UNKNOWN
DREAM 102.9 FM (US) worldbeat UNKNOWN

Museums in Puntledge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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
Union Bay Museum at the Old Gaolhouse

Libraries in Puntledge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dora Drinkwater Community Library0.0
VIRL: Comox Branch0.0
VIRL: Courtenay Branch0.0
VIRL: Cumberland Branch0.0
VIRL: Union Bay Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Puntledge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Denman Island Farmers’ Market

Hotels in Puntledge

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wood Mountain Lodge

Breweries in Puntledge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ace Brewing Company
Gladstone Brewery
Land and Sea Brewery
New Tradition Brewing
RAD Brewing Company
The Cumberland Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Puntledge

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Washington Alpine Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Puntledge

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campbell River AirportYBLMedium Airport
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Tofino / Long Beach AirportYAZMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport-Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Smit Field-Small Airport
Stuart Island AirstripYRRSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Puntledge

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Comox Valley Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puntledge

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Apostle Barnabas Orthodox Mission
River Heights Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Waterfalls Near Puntledge

5 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Puntledge.

Name Description
Browns River Falls
Medicine Bowls
Nymph Falls
Stotan Falls
Upper Stotan Falls

Bigfoot Sightings Near Puntledge

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Puntledge.

Name Year Description
Report 857: Possible sighting around 2:00AM near Courtenay 1968

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What is the population of Puntledge?

Puntledge has a population of 1,387 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puntledge?

Puntledge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.6 inches.

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