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Nicola Lake 1, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
148 Population 34/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 16.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nicola Lake 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates50.2054°N, 120.4775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 30 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 143 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 9 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 125 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 67 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 116 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 97 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 106 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 30 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 77 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 107 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 65 km
Aug 15, 2016 43 km S of Princeton, Canada M3.0 127 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 54 km
Jan 19, 2011 57 km SSW of Princeton, Canada M2.9 140 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 128 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 57 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 113 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 80 km
Mar 6, 1992 42 km SSE of Princeton, Canada M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 137 km
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 183 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 185 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Nicola Lake 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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