Glenrosa, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Glenrosa is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 6,039.

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

6,039 Population 89/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population6,039
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain14.2 in/yr
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Glenrosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area67.8 sq mi (175.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates49.8500°N, 119.6667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 29.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 46 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 78 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 61 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 122 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 65 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 66 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 112 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 101 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 58 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 121 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 125 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 46 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 122 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 143 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 120 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 122 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 89 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 115 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 121 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 62 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 15 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,385 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 92 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 99 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 99 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
September 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Glenrosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 20°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Glenrosa

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Glenrosa Middle School - - - -
Glenrosa Elementary School - - - -
Helen Gorman Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glenrosa

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 Glenrosa

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

Libraries in Glenrosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Mission Branch0.0
ORL: Peachland Branch0.0
ORL: Summerland Branch0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0

Farmers Markets in Glenrosa

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

Breweries in Glenrosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
CRAFT Beer Market
Kettle River Brewing
Kind Brewing
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue

Stadiums & Teams in Glenrosa

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Ski Resorts Near Glenrosa

6 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 - - -
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 Glenrosa

7 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
Knutsford Airfield-Small Airport
Oliver Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Glenrosa?

Glenrosa has a population of 6,039 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 67.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glenrosa?

Glenrosa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches, with 29.4 inches of snow.

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