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North Okanagan C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,511 Population 39/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $55,450 per capita
$755,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$755,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
North Okanagan C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area115.9 sq mi (300.1 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates50.2590°N, 119.2974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 78 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 118 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 76 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 111 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 113 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 111 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 147 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 144 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 142 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 134 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 147 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 109 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 97 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 105 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 90 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 130 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 105 km
Feb 8, 2003 Washington M2.8 145 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 15 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Wettest

North Okanagan C has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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