Falkland, BC

British Columbia

Falkland is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 878.

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

878 Population 25/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population878
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Falkland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Area34.7 sq mi (89.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates50.4998°N, 119.5524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 80 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 146 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 67 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 137 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 121 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 129 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 80 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 139 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 121 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 117 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 98 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 131 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 132 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 91 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 89 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 118 km
Jan 18, 2012 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.7 132 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 82 km
Aug 11, 2019 13 km WSW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.6 134 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Falkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 19°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Falkland

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Falkland Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Falkland

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Falkland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Falkland Branch0.0
ORL: Silver Creek Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Falkland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Pedro's Farm Market

Gas Stations in Falkland

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Ski Resorts Near Falkland

9 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Falkland

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip-Small Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-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

Post Offices in Falkland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Falkland

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Bigfoot Sightings
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Bigfoot Sightings Near Falkland

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Falkland.

Name Year Description
Report 26821: Possible sasquatch activity reported by a father and his sons near Falkland 2009

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What is the population of Falkland?

Falkland has a population of 878 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 34.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Falkland?

Falkland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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