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

1,040 Population 208/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,040
Density208/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Cawston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates49.1825°N, 119.7597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 92 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 95 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 111 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 129 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 38 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 119 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 102 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 19 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 90 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 71 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 30 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 73 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 78 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 150 km
Mar 17, 2008 48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington M3.3 146 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 50 km
Feb 6, 2005 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 113 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 95 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 51 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUNK BLOCK (180,111 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 84 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 75 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 50 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 41 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 49 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 64 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 74 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 90 km
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 65 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 70 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 62 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 67 km
2018 MCLEOD 24,738 69 km
2003 NEEDLES 21,458 84 km
2012 ST MARYS MISSION ROAD 21,454 100 km
2020 PALMER 18,015 37 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 90 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 31 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 68 km
2021 MUCKAMUCK 14,426 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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Schools in Cawston

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cawston Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cawston

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Cawston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum
Osoyoos Desert Society

Libraries in Cawston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kalenden Branch0.0
ORL: Keremeos Branch0.0
ORL: Okanagan Falls Branch0.0
ORL: Oliver Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Cawston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lidder's Produce Market
Valley Best Produce Fruit Market

Gas Stations in Cawston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beecroft Fuel Distributor

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.

AirportIATAType
Penticton AirportYYFMedium 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 AirportOMKSmall Airport
Osoyoos Airport-Small Airport
Sourdough Airport-Small Airport
Tonasket Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cawston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cawston

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cawston

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cawston United & Anglican Church
Cawston-Keremeos Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cawston

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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