Pritchard, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

1,500 Population 157/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature
Pritchard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates50.6831°N, 119.8191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 87 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 68 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 130 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 146 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 87 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 145 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 142 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 126 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 110 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 104 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 141 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 110 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 109 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 139 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 131 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 137 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 125 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 117 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 126 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 134 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 15 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Pritchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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