Lower Nicola, BC
British Columbia
Lower Nicola is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 980.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Lower Nicola Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1498°N, 120.8858°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 45 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 167 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Lower Nicola has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Lower Nicola
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKMQ-FM 101.1 "Q101" Merritt, BC | adult contemporary, corus radio network | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Lower Nicola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame | ||||
| Nicola Valley Museum & Archives |
Libraries in Lower Nicola
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNRL: Merritt Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Lower Nicola
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lower Nicola
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty Keg Brew House | ||||
| Left Field Cider Co. |
Ski Resorts Near Lower Nicola
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Ridge Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stake Lake Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Logan Lake Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lower Nicola
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional Airport | YZA | Medium Airport |
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | YKA | Medium Airport |
| Douglas Lake Airport | DGF | Small Airport |
| Heffley Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knutsford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Merritt Airport | YMB | Small Airport |
| Princeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tranquille Valley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Lower Nicola?
Lower Nicola has a population of 980 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lower Nicola?
Lower Nicola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.
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