Welcome Beach, BC
British Columbia
Welcome Beach is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,125.
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 Welcome Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4796°N, 123.8924°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 136 km |
| 1946 | BRITISH COLUMBIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 9.0 m | 1 | 86 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 76 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 131 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.3 in |
Welcome Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.5").
Schools in Welcome Beach
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Bay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Welcome Beach
6 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 | |
| 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 Welcome Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Creek Hatchery | ||||
| Tems Swiya Museum |
Libraries in Welcome Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Welcome Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier 17 Market |
Hotels in Welcome Beach
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Welcome Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch 44 Brewery & Kitchen | ||||
| Wilson Creek UBrew |
Ski Resorts Near Welcome Beach
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Welcome Beach
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Welcome Beach
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Welcome Beach.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia strait (over) (canada), BC | 2004 | did any one see any wierd light movement in the sky over georgia straight between Powelle River and Campbellriver at 1:14 am on tuesday |
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What is the population of Welcome Beach?
Welcome Beach has a population of 1,125 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Welcome Beach?
Welcome Beach 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 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.
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