Aberdeen, BC

Aberdeen is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 12,437.

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

12,437 Population 50/sq mi density

48°F Avg Temperature

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How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,437

Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain14.3 in/yr

Elevation2,129 ft (649 m)

Aberdeen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,129 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation	2,129 ft (649 m)
Area	247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density	50/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6500°N, 120.3667°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 23.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	77 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	52 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	117 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	143 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	77 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	127 km
Nov 5, 2000	8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.0	148 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	114 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	102 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	101 km
Aug 2, 2024	11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada	M2.7	150 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	116 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	133 km
Jun 28, 2013	16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	141 km
Jul 22, 2007	6 km NE of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	140 km
Jun 26, 2010	14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	139 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Summerland, Canada	M2.5	130 km
Jun 20, 1993	28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	105 km
May 26, 2011	23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	111 km
Apr 20, 2008	4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1905	THOMPSON RIVER	Meteorological	6.0 m	15	74 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,576 m (8,451 ft)	1550	187 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.3 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
October	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Aberdeen

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Aberdeen Elementary	-	-	-	-
Pacific Way Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Aberdeen

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
CIFM-FM 98.3 Kamloops, BC	active rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKRV-FM "K 97.5 Classic Rock" Kamloops, BC	classic rock, new format rebranding	AAC 135 kbps

Museums in Aberdeen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
First National Dog Museum
Fort Kamloops
Kamloops Indian Residential School
Kamloops Museum
Robbins Range Heritage School
Samuel Sidney Scott's House
Secwepemc Heritage Museum
Seven O' Ranch
St. George's Anglican Church
St. Joseph's Church
Tom Bones House
Wilson House

Libraries in Aberdeen

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Aberdeen Tiny Library		0.0
TNRL: Kamloops Library		0.0
TNRL: North Kamloops Library		0.0
TRU Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Aberdeen

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Farmer's Market Saturday

Hotels in Aberdeen

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Premier Aberdeen Kamloops

Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

Days Inn by Wyndham Kamloops

Fairfield Inn & Suites Kamloops

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kamloops

Holiday Inn Express Kamloops

Prestige Aberdeen Lodge Kamloops

Prestige Hotel Kamloops

Quality Inn

The Hue Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Travelodge by Wyndham Kamloops Mountview

Wingate by Wyndham Kamloops

Cafes in Aberdeen

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blenz

Starbucks

Sweet Home Cafe

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Aberdeen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineplex Odeon Aberdeen Mall Cinemas

Dentists in Aberdeen

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamloops Dental and Implant Solutions

Veterinaries in Aberdeen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Twin Rivers Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Aberdeen

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Esso

Petro-Canada

Shell

Banks in Aberdeen

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shopping Malls in Aberdeen

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberdeen

Aberdeen Mall

Aberdeen Village Centre

City View Shopping Centre

Gyms in Aberdeen

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Oxygen - Yoga & Fitness

Breweries in Aberdeen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Iron Road Brewing
Red Collar Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Aberdeen

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Aberdeen

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stake Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Logan Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Harper Mountain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sun Peaks Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Drop Zone Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Flight School Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Basic Training Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Aberdeen

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport	YKA	Medium Airport
Douglas Lake Airport	DGF	Small Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield	-	Small Airport
Merritt Airport	YMB	Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Aberdeen

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Cityview

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberdeen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Calvary Temple
Hills of Peace Lutheran Church
Plura Hills Church
Southwest Community Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a population of 12,437 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 23.8 inches of snow.

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