Cawston, BC
British Columbia
Cawston is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,040.
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 Cawston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1825°N, 119.7597°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | - | 136 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 136 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 136 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 136 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Cawston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and October the driest (0.9").
Schools in Cawston
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cawston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cawston
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Cawston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum | ||||
| Osoyoos Desert Society |
Libraries in Cawston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORL: Kalenden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| ORL: Keremeos Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| ORL: Okanagan Falls Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| ORL: Oliver Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cawston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidder's Produce Market | |||||
| Valley Best Produce Fruit Market |
Gas Stations in Cawston
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Cawston
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney Nordic Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Apex Mountain Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cawston
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Penticton Airport | YYF | Medium Airport |
| Dickson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dorothy Scott Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hart Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lost River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oliver Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omak Airport | OMK | Small Airport |
| Osoyoos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sourdough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tonasket Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cawston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cawston |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cawston
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cawston United & Anglican Church | |
| Cawston-Keremeos Church |
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What is the population of Cawston?
Cawston has a population of 1,040 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cawston?
Cawston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.
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