Juniper Ridge, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

4,151 Population 17/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
Juniper Ridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates50.6667°N, 120.2500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 79 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 55 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 120 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 144 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 79 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 131 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 147 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 117 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 103 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 101 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 148 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 115 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 128 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 140 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 138 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 139 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 129 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 108 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 115 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 140 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 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in

Juniper Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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