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Okanagan-Similkameen H, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,232
Population
1/sq mi density
$72,000
Median Income
$49,960 per capita
$500,000
Home Value
$1,070
Median Rent
11.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
295 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,000 median income, 12.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Okanagan-Similkameen H has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 1,836.8 sq mi (4,757.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5453°N, 120.7595°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 91 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 115 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 162 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 165 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Okanagan-Similkameen H has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.1").