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Grindrod, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,526 Population 2/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 287 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.

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)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

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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