Royston, BC
British Columbia
Royston is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,616.
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 Royston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6470°N, 124.9467°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 | 25 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 54 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | - | - | 149 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 | 142 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 150 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 9.5 in |
Royston has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (1.3").
Schools in Royston
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Royston
9 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 | |
| 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 Royston
| 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 Royston
| 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 Royston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers' Market | |||||
| Comox Valley Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Denman Island Farmers’ Market |
Hotels in Royston
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Royston
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Royston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Royston
| 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 Royston
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Royston
9 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 |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Royston
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley Recovery Centre |
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What is the population of Royston?
Royston has a population of 1,616 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 7,346 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Royston?
Royston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
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