Olalla, BC

British Columbia

Olalla is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 415.

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

415 Population 512/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population415
Density512/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Olalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,326 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates49.2665°N, 119.8357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 101 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 84 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 122 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 138 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 44 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 108 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 108 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 22 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 99 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 61 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 66 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 73 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 19 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 60 km
Feb 6, 2005 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 112 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 84 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 62 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 111 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 88 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 146 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 146 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 146 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 146 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 146 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 154 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TUNK BLOCK (180,111 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 95 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 85 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 51 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 49 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 54 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 70 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 82 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 95 km
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 64 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 68 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 73 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 77 km
2018 MCLEOD 24,738 73 km
2003 NEEDLES 21,458 87 km
2020 PALMER 18,015 48 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 42 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 79 km
2021 MUCKAMUCK 14,426 75 km
1994 THUNDER 10,720 53 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Olalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 20°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (1.1").

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Museums in Olalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hedley Museum
Penticton Museum
SS Sicamous

Libraries in Olalla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Hedley Public Library0.0
ORL: Kalenden Branch0.0
ORL: Keremeos Branch0.0
Penticton Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Olalla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lidder's Produce Market

Hotels in Olalla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tree To Me Inn

Breweries in Olalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bad Tattoo
BNA Brewing Co
Cannery Brewing
Neighbourhood Brewing
Slackwater Brewing
Tin Whistle Brewing Co

Ski Resorts Near Olalla

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
McKinney Nordic Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apex Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Olalla

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Dickson Field-Small Airport
Dorothy Scott Airport-Small Airport
Fowler Field-Small Airport
Lost River Airport-Small Airport
Oliver Airport-Small Airport
Osoyoos Airport-Small Airport
Princeton Airport-Small Airport
Sourdough Airport-Small Airport
Tonasket Municipal Airport-Small Airport

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What is the population of Olalla?

Olalla has a population of 415 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 512 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Olalla?

Olalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

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