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

1,616 Population 7,346/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,616
Density7,346/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Royston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density7,346/sq mi
Coordinates49.6470°N, 124.9467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 9, 2011 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 141 km
Jul 19, 2004 62 km SW of Vernon, Canada M6.4 146 km
Jul 15, 2004 51 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.9 137 km
Jan 3, 1994 44 km SW of Vernon, Canada M5.7 131 km
Mar 18, 1996 39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada M4.8 141 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 101 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 73 km
May 2, 2001 50 km W of Tofino, Canada M4.7 131 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 87 km
Feb 23, 1991 67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M4.6 135 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 123 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 106 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 80 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 130 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 92 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 108 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 53 km
Jun 19, 2017 21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada M3.9 114 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 67 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 25 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m - 54 km
2020 ELLIOT CREEK, BC Meteorological - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Royston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Royston Elementary School - - - -
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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

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 Royston

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 Royston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa

Gas Stations in Royston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas 'N' Go

Gyms in Royston

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mocean Yoga

Breweries in Royston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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.

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

Treatment Centers in Royston

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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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