Okanagan Centre, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Okanagan Centre is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 547.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

547 Population 12/sq mi density

46°F Avg Temperature

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How Okanagan Centre Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population547

Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain16.7 in/yr

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)

Okanagan Centre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,112 ft (339 m)
Area	47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	50.0500°N, 119.4500°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.81"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 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	61 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	95 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	126 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	66 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	87 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	90 km
Apr 28, 2023	38 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	139 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	128 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	85 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	144 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	145 km
Apr 20, 2025	8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	143 km
Apr 13, 2025	7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	144 km
Mar 3, 1998	15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.2	129 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	61 km
May 15, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	142 km
Apr 13, 2025	6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	144 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	112 km
Nov 25, 2000	13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington	M3.1	135 km
Apr 16, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	143 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	141 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
August	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.7 in

Okanagan Centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Okanagan Centre

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Davidson Road Elementary	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Okanagan Centre

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CKLZ-FM 104.7 "The Lizard" Kelowna, BC	mainstream rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKQQ-FM "Beach Radio 103.1" Kelowna, BC	adult hits	AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kelowna, BC (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC	adult hits	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Okanagan Centre

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Okanagan Science Centre
Vernon Museum & Archives
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Okanagan Centre

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ORL: Kelowna Branch		0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch		0.0
ORL: Mission Branch		0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch		0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch		0.0
ORL: Vernon Branch		0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch		0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab		0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Okanagan Centre

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket
Westbank Farmers' Market

Cafes in Okanagan Centre

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beat Patisserie

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Okanagan Centre

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Turtle Bay Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Okanagan Centre

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parkway Gas

RaceTrac

Super Save

Gyms in Okanagan Centre

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Okanagan Centre

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Kind Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Marten Brewing Co.
Okanagan Spring Brewery
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Okanagan Centre

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Okanagan Centre

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Apex Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Big White Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Silver Star Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Harper Mountain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Okanagan Centre

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kelowna International Airport	YLW	Large Airport
Penticton Airport	YYF	Medium Airport
Shuswap Regional Airport	YSN	Medium Airport
Vernon Regional Airport	YVE	Medium Airport
Douglas Lake Airport	DGF	Small Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers	-	Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okanagan Centre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
St Edwards Catholic Church
Winfield United Church

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UFO Sightings

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Bigfoot Sightings

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UFO Sightings Near Okanagan Centre

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Okanagan Centre.

Name	Year	Description
Lake country (canada), BC	2014	low hovering &#39ufo&#39 observed for several minutes while driving... saw very distinctly.
Lake country/vernon (canada), BC	2004	Oval ball of light seen over Kalamalka lake

Bigfoot Sightings Near Okanagan Centre

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Okanagan Centre.

Name	Year	Description
Report 13427: Hiker finds tracks near Kelowna	1984

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Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagan Centre

What is the population of Okanagan Centre?

Okanagan Centre has a population of 547 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 47.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Okanagan Centre?

Okanagan Centre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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