Vesuvius, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Vesuvius 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
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How Vesuvius Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 142.0 sq mi (367.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8814°N, 123.5721°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 131 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 98 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 115 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 129 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.8 in |
Vesuvius has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Vesuvius
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vesuvius
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80's New Wave Radio | 80's, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream | blues, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | 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 | |
| CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC | smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC | new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary | AAC 132 kbps | |
| CITR - University of British Columbia | campus radio, eclectic | AAC | |
| Ritmo X99 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC | campus radio, student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Bonita X101 | 2000s, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC | classic hits, community radio | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Vesuvius
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Forest Discovery Centre | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Chemainus Valley Museum | ||||
| Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre | ||||
| Cowichan Valley Museum | ||||
| Crofton Old School Museum | ||||
| Hand of Man Museum | ||||
| Harbour Heritage Centre | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum | ||||
| Ladysmith Museum | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Vesuvius
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galiano Island Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piers Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Chemainus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cowichan Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Ladysmith Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vesuvius
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemainus Public Market | |||||
| Duncan Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Great Greens Market | |||||
| Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli | |||||
| North Saanich Farm Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Saturday Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market | |||||
| The Old Farm Market |
Hotels in Vesuvius
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vesuvius
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vesuvius
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vesuvius
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Arrow Brewery | ||||
| Salt Spring Island Ales | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| Small Block Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Vesuvius
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Vesuvius
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Port Angeles Cgas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Rucilla's Roost Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Sekiu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windsock Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vesuvius
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Mark's Anglican Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Community Gospel Chapel |
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What is the population of Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has a population of 100 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 142.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.
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