Celista, BC

British Columbia

Celista is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 433.

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

433 Population 141/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population433
Density141/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Celista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates50.9430°N, 119.3530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 128 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 111 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 128 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 148 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 149 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 142 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 140 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 123 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Celista has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Museums in Celista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in Celista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: North Shuswap Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: South Shuswap Branch0.0

Cafes in Celista

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Funkerbellies

Gas Stations in Celista

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centex

Breweries in Celista

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crannog Ales
Crannog Ales and Left Fields

Ski Resorts Near Celista

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Clearwater Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Celista

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip-Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Celista

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Celista.

Name Description
Onyx Falls

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What is the population of Celista?

Celista has a population of 433 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Celista?

Celista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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