Sointula, BC
British Columbia
Sointula is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 513.
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 Sointula Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6308°N, 127.0178°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 10.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
Sointula has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Sointula
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Elliott Elementary | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sointula
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFNI 1240 "Coast AM" Port Hardy, BC | classic hits | AAC+ 57 kbps |
Museums in Sointula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port McNeill & District Museum | ||||
| Sointula Museum | ||||
| U'mista Cultural Centre |
Libraries in Sointula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alert Bay Public Library & Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Port McNeill Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sointula Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sointula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port McNeill Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market |
Hotels in Sointula
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sointula
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sointula
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sointula
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sointula
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cain Alpine Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sointula
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Hardy Airport | YZT | Medium Airport |
| Alert Bay Airport | YAL | Small Airport |
| Port McNeill Airport | YMP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sointula
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sointula |
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What is the population of Sointula?
Sointula has a population of 513 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sointula?
Sointula has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.
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