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Sandspit
British Columbia, Canada

Sandspit

Sandspit is a locality in British Columbia, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 296 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now8°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population296
Local time09:55
53.24° N, 131.83° WElevation 6 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Sandspitweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec23October
October: high / low11° / 9°
Rain this month249mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sandspit at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthNovember

264 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

64 mm of rain

Warmest sea15°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 152 km

Weather in Sandspit

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
8°C

Sunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct10°7°
Fri23 Oct9°7°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct11°9°4.1 mm
Sun25 Oct11°10°
Mon26 Oct11°8°
Tue27 Oct10°6°
Wed28 Oct10°9°
Thu29 Oct10°9°
Fri30 Oct10°8°

When to go to Sandspit

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131516181932455140231514
High6°6°7°8°10°13°15°16°14°11°8°7°
Low4°4°4°6°8°10°12°13°12°9°6°4°
Rain (mm)26218517813998786492134249264261
Wet days222018171816141419202423
Sea7°7°7°8°10°12°14°15°13°11°9°8°

What's on in Sandspit

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Sandspit

All monuments

Nature around Sandspit

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sandspit

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sandspit

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Daajing Giids 52 km ↓2012 · 54 km
6.6Skidegate 133 km ↓2009 · 128 km
6.3Daajing Giids 73 km ↙2012 · 82 km
6.2Daajing Giids 100 km ↓2012 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Sandspit

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Sandspit

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sandspit?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sandspit.
What is the hottest month in Sandspit?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Sandspit?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sandspit?
November is the wettest month with about 264 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sandspit?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C and coolest in March at about 7°C.