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Osoyoos, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,426 Population 28/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $43,700 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 12.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Osoyoos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area50.3 sq mi (130.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates49.0331°N, 119.4524°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.77"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 81 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 120 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 87 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 25 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 116 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 82 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 143 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 27 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 80 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 99 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 57 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 102 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 98 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 140 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 144 km
Mar 17, 2008 48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington M3.3 147 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 30 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 83 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 31 km
Feb 6, 2005 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 129 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 108 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m 109 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m 108 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m 108 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 108 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 159 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 95 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 78 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 92 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 62 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 61 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 65 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 44 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 57 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 65 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 93 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 68 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 93 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 79 km
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 84 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 88 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 81 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 89 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 37 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 39 km
2018 MCLEOD 24,738 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Osoyoos has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and September the driest (0.9").

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