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Oliver, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,094
Population
2,403/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$43,680 per capita
$452,000
Home Value
$1,000
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$452,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oliver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1831°N, 119.5524°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 123 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 165 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Oliver has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.6") and October the driest (0.8").