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Penticton, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,080
Population
28/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$44,760 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 7.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Penticton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 75.1 sq mi (194.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4806°N, 119.5858°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 | — | 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 (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 180 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Penticton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and October the driest (0.8").