Okanagan Mission, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Okanagan Mission is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 38,374.

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

38,374 Population 282/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population38,374
Density282/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Okanagan Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area136.3 sq mi (353.0 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates49.8167°N, 119.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 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 60 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 71 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 109 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 74 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 61 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 77 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 110 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 120 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 63 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 139 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 141 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 117 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 112 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 60 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 118 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 148 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 116 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 118 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 100 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 109 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 15 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE BLUFF (16,499 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 88 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 98 km
2015 9 MILE 5,052 95 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 99 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,697 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Okanagan Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Okanagan Mission

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Okanagan College Summerland Branch - - - - -

Schools in Okanagan Mission

9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chute Lake Elementary - - - -
Dorothea Walker Elementary - - - -
South Kelowna Elementary - - - -
Okanagan Mission Secondary - - - -
Anne Mclymont Elementary - - - -
Anne Mclymont Primary - - - -
École de l'Anse-au-sable - - - -
Canyon Falls Middle School - - - -
Bellevue Creek Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Okanagan Mission

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 Mission

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Summerland Museum and Archives
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Okanagan Mission

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch0.0
ORL: Mission Branch0.0
ORL: Naramata Branch0.0
ORL: Peachland Branch0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch0.0
ORL: Summerland Branch0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Okanagan Mission

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket
Westbank Farmers' Market

Hotels in Okanagan Mission

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Eldorado
Manteo Resort - Waterfront Hotel & Villas
Myra Canyon Lodge
The Charles M Suites

Cafes in Okanagan Mission

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Rabbit Coffee House
Bright Jenny Coffee
KVC
Milk Shed
The Patio T Spierhead

Bus Stations in Okanagan Mission

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mission Recreation Exchange

Gas Stations in Okanagan Mission

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Husky
Petro Canada
South Kelowna Harvest Grocery

Breweries in Okanagan Mission

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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
Millionaires' Row Cider Co.
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Okanagan Mission

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Ski Resorts Near Okanagan Mission

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apex Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Big White Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Okanagan Mission

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Oliver Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Okanagan Mission

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Okanagan Mission

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okanagan Mission

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kelowna Gospel Fellowship

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Frequently Asked Questions About Okanagan Mission

What is the population of Okanagan Mission?

Okanagan Mission has a population of 38,374 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 136.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Okanagan Mission?

Okanagan Mission has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

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