Oyama, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Oyama is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 985.

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

985 Population 21/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population985
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Oyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,286 ft (392 m)
Area47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates50.1167°N, 119.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 68 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 102 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 71 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 128 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 95 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 100 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 137 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 148 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 95 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 141 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 143 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 131 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 68 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 150 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 121 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 142 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 143 km
Aug 15, 2016 43 km S of Princeton, Canada M3.0 145 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 81 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 95 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 15 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in

Oyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Oyama

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 Oyama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
O'Keefe Ranch
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Science Centre
Vernon Museum & Archives

Libraries in Oyama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch0.0
ORL: Vernon Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oyama

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

Breweries in Oyama

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Marten Brewing Co.
Okanagan Spring Brewery
Tree Brewing
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Oyama

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Ski Resorts Near Oyama

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oyama

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oyama

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oyama

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What is the population of Oyama?

Oyama has a population of 985 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 47.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oyama?

Oyama has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

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