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
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How Puntledge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6732°N, 125.0291°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Puntledge
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Elementary | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Drinkwater Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Comox Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Courtenay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cumberland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Union Bay Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puntledge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Breweries in Puntledge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 |
| Tofino / Long Beach Airport | YAZ | Medium Airport |
| Alberni Valley Regional Airport | YPB | Small Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airstrip | YRR | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puntledge
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Recovery Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puntledge
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Apostle Barnabas Orthodox Mission | |
| River Heights Church |
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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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