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Armstrong, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,323 Population 2,642/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $45,680 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Armstrong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density2,642/sq mi
Coordinates50.4498°N, 119.2024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 95 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 139 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 87 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 133 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 132 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 133 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 149 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 95 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 128 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 120 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 107 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 126 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 99 km
Jan 18, 2012 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.7 129 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 90 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 113 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 67 km
Aug 11, 2019 13 km WSW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.6 134 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Armstrong has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.2").

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