Grindrod, BC

British Columbia

Grindrod is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,526.

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

1,526 Population 2/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,526
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Grindrod 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area682.4 sq mi (1,767.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates50.6331°N, 119.1191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 112 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 101 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 112 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 147 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 114 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 141 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 128 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 147 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 119 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 111 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 134 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 86 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 142 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 127 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 140 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 127 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 138 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 130 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 130 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E of Penticton, Canada M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.1 in

Grindrod has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Grindrod

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Grindrod

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
Enderby & District Museum and Archives
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in Grindrod

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Armstrong0.0
ORL: Enderby Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: Sicamous Branch0.0
ORL: Silver Creek Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Grindrod

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Log Barn
Pedro's Farm Market

Gas Stations in Grindrod

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centex

Ski Resorts Near Grindrod

3 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 - - -

Airports Near Grindrod

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-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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What is the population of Grindrod?

Grindrod has a population of 1,526 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 682.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grindrod?

Grindrod 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 27.2 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

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