Gellatly, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Gellatly is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,955.

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

1,955 Population 42/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,955
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Gellatly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates49.8167°N, 119.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 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 51 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 74 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 67 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 116 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 61 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 68 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 102 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 113 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 57 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 148 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 117 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 51 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 118 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 119 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 142 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 116 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 118 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 111 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 91 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 118 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 15 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE BLUFF (16,499 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 88 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 96 km
2015 9 MILE 5,052 97 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 97 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,697 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Gellatly has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gellatly

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
George Pringle Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gellatly

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 Gellatly

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Peachland Museum
Summerland Museum and Archives
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Gellatly

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

Farmers Markets in Gellatly

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

Hotels in Gellatly

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cove Lakeside Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton

Cafes in Gellatly

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blend Bites
Blenz Coffee
Donna's Fresh Café
Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Gellatly

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre
Capitol Theatre

Dentists in Gellatly

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bright Side Dental
Westbank Dental & Implant Centre

Bus Stations in Gellatly

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Kelowna

Gas Stations in Gellatly

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell
Super Save Gas
West Kelowna Gas Bar

Banks in Gellatly

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Interior Savings
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Gellatly

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elliott Plaza
Snyatan Shopping Centre
Westridge Centre

Gyms in Gellatly

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Curves

Golf Courses in Gellatly

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Two Eagles Golf Course

Breweries in Gellatly

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Kind Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Millionaires' Row Cider Co.
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Gellatly

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Ski Resorts Near Gellatly

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 Gellatly

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Oliver Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gellatly

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
West Kelowna Main

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gellatly

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emmanuel Assembly
Highway Gospel Hall
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
St. George's Anglican Church
Westbank United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gellatly

What is the population of Gellatly?

Gellatly has a population of 1,955 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gellatly?

Gellatly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

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