Shearwater, BC

British Columbia

Shearwater is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 100.

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

100 Population 0/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population100
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain115.7 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Shearwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 115.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area7,636.8 sq mi (19,779.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates52.1481°N, 128.0922°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.7"
205% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 29, 2010.

Jan 6, 2008 253 km WNW of Port McNeill, Canada M3.8 141 km
Jul 29, 2010 199 km N of Port McNeill, Canada M3.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milbanke Sound Group (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milbanke Sound Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 335 m (1,099 ft) Unknown 58 km
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 13.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 9.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 9.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 8.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
July 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 9.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 14.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 15.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 12.6 in

Shearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and July the driest (4.8").

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Museums in Shearwater

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heiltsuk Cultural Education Centre

Libraries in Shearwater

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Thistalalh0.0

Airports Near Shearwater

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bella Bella (Campbell Island) AirportZELMedium Airport
Denny Island Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Shearwater?

Shearwater has a population of 100 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,636.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shearwater?

Shearwater has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 115.7 inches.

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