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Peachland, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,789 Population 931/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $49,920 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,230 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Peachland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 29.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density931/sq mi
Coordinates49.7686°N, 119.7463°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.2"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 29.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 44 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 73 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 63 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 121 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 58 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 57 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 48 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 91 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 102 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 113 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 114 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 44 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 124 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 132 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 112 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 114 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 80 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 108 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 113 km
Jan 5, 1994 13 km WSW of Conconully, Washington M3.0 140 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 15 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE BLUFF (16,499 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 83 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 89 km
2015 9 MILE 5,052 95 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 89 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 89 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,697 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Peachland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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