Cortes Island

Canada
Cortes Island, Canada
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A summer destination in British Columbia's Discovery Islands archipelago, Cortes Island draws visitors for its warm weather, protected harbours, and quiet pace. The island is reached by seaplane or by a two-ferry journey via Quadra Island and Campbell River on Vancouver Island, making it a genuine getaway from the mainland. Mountainous terrain and coastal waters define the landscape.

  • Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
35°
265mm10.5in
F
37°
165mm6.6in
M
41°
205mm8.0in
A
47°
150mm5.9in
M
13°55°
100mm3.9in
J
16°60°
90mm3.6in
J
19°66°
60mm2.3in
A
19°66°
75mm3.0in
S
15°59°
115mm4.6in
O
10°49°
230mm9.1in
N
40°
305mm12.0in
D
35°
265mm10.5in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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