Shirley, BC

British Columbia

Shirley is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 485.

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

485 Population 1,672/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population485
Density1,672/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Shirley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,672/sq mi
Coordinates48.3891°N, 123.9049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 150 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 138 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 139 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 133 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 94 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 119 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 96 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 85 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 97 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 136 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 141 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 58 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 120 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 148 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 137 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 135 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 122 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 56 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.4 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 53 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 160 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 175 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 184 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 76 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 77 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 76 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 8.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 8.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 8.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 12.6 in

Shirley has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 36°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and July the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Shirley

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Shirley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sooke Region Museum

Libraries in Shirley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Sooke Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Shirley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sooke Country Market
Sooke Night Market

Hotels in Shirley

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fossil Bay Resort
Point No Point Resort

Breweries in Shirley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bad Dog Brewing Company

Airports Near Shirley

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
William R Fairchild International AirportCLMMedium Airport
Big Andy Airport-Small Airport
Blue Ribbon Airport-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Forks Airport-Small Airport
Grand View International Airport-Small Airport
Lawson Airpark-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Port Angeles Cgas Airport-Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport-Small Airport
Quillayute AirportUILSmall Airport
Sekiu Airport-Small Airport
Sequim Valley AirportSQVSmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Shirley

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Shirley.

Name Description
Sandcut Falls
West Leech Falls

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What is the population of Shirley?

Shirley has a population of 485 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,672 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shirley?

Shirley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.8 inches.

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