South Pender Harbour, BC

British Columbia

South Pender Harbour is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,187.

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

1,187 Population 2/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature

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How South Pender Harbour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,187
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
South Pender Harbour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area732.8 sq mi (1,898.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates49.6220°N, 124.0248°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 35 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 128 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 146 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 143 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 52 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 131 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 94 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 142 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 32 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 122 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 129 km
Feb 18, 2017 103 km NE of Campbell River, Canada M3.9 131 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 113 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 120 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 125 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 137 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 133 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 135 km
Oct 4, 2024 22 km NNE of Ganges, Canada M3.6 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m - 146 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 70 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 77 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 78 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 81 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 118 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 138 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 6.9 in

South Pender Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in South Pender Harbour

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madeira Park Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near South Pender Harbour

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC hits, nanaimo AAC+ 57 kbps
CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC active rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CFPW 95.7 "Coast FM" Powell River, BC classic hits AAC+ 57 kbps
The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville - AAC+ 48 kbps
CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC adult standards, classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in South Pender Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Egmont Heritage Centre

Farmers Markets in South Pender Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ruby's Corner Food Stand

Hotels in South Pender Harbour

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pender Harbour Hotel
Sunshine Coast Resort

Golf Courses in South Pender Harbour

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pender Harbour Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near South Pender Harbour

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near South Pender Harbour

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

Post Offices in South Pender Harbour

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Garden Bay
Madeira Park

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Pender Harbour

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pender Harbour Community Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near South Pender Harbour

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near South Pender Harbour.

Name Year Description
Sakinaw lake (sunshine coast) (canada), BC 2003 HBCCUFO CANADIAN REPORT: The light split into 4 lights which formed a square.
Garden bay (canada), BC 2001 Bright &#44 round with fin like things on the end

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What is the population of South Pender Harbour?

South Pender Harbour has a population of 1,187 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 732.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in South Pender Harbour?

South Pender Harbour has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Madeira Park, BC 3,039 pop · 0.2 mi Halfmoon Bay, BC 2,800 pop · 9.2 mi Sunshine Coast A, BC 3,039 pop · 9.7 mi Welcome Beach, BC 1,125 pop · 11.5 mi Sunshine Coast B, BC 2,969 pop · 15.8 mi Roberts Creek, BC 1,949 pop · 21.8 mi Sunshine Coast D, BC 3,523 pop · 22.1 mi Fairwinds, BC 1,147 pop · 24.4 mi French Creek, BC 1,024 pop · 24.4 mi Parksville, BC 13,642 pop · 24.7 mi Nanoose Bay, BC 6,540 pop · 25.3 mi qathet D, BC 1,126 pop · 25.4 mi Sunshine Coast E, BC 3,883 pop · 26.0 mi Lantzville, BC 3,817 pop · 26.1 mi
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