Ellison, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Ellison is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,094.

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

3,094 Population 23/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population3,094
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Ellison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area136.3 sq mi (353.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates49.9331°N, 119.3691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 66 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 82 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 76 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 112 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 75 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 89 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 124 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 78 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 135 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 135 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 135 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 130 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 131 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 115 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 66 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 129 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 131 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 112 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 122 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in

Ellison has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Ellison

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ellison Elementary - - - -
Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ellison

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLZ-FM 104.7 "The Lizard" Kelowna, BC mainstream rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKQQ-FM "Beach Radio 103.1" Kelowna, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kelowna, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ellison

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)

Libraries in Ellison

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch0.0
ORL: Mission Branch0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ellison

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket

Hotels in Ellison

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelowna Airport

Cafes in Ellison

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comma
J's Cafe and Bistro
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Ellison

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
SUO Theatre
University Theatre

Monuments in Ellison

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engineering "E"

Dentists in Ellison

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quail Ridge Dental

Bus Stations in Ellison

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

UBC Okanagan Exchange Waiting Room

Gas Stations in Ellison

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RJames Fuel Zone

Banks in Ellison

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in Ellison

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hangar Fitness and Wellness Centre

Golf Courses in Ellison

4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kelowna Springs Golf Club
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
Tower Ranch Golfclub

Breweries in Ellison

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Tree Brewing
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Ellison

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Ski Resorts Near Ellison

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apex Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Big White Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ellison

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ellison

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Quail Ridge

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What is the population of Ellison?

Ellison has a population of 3,094 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 136.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ellison?

Ellison has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

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