Okanagan Centre, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

547 Population 12/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates50.0500°N, 119.4500°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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