Ranchero, BC

British Columbia

Ranchero is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 959.

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

959 Population 16/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population959
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Ranchero has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates50.6540°N, 119.2024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 109 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 97 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 149 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 109 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 145 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 126 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 120 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 142 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 149 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 118 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 136 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 111 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 89 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 142 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 128 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 131 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 127 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 140 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 124 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.1 in

Ranchero has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Ranchero

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ranchero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
Enderby & District Museum and Archives
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in Ranchero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Armstrong0.0
ORL: Enderby Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: Sicamous Branch0.0
ORL: Silver Creek Branch0.0
ORL: South Shuswap Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Ranchero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Log Barn
Pedro's Farm Market

Gas Stations in Ranchero

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Ranchero

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salmon Arm Golf Club
Shuswap National Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Ranchero

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ranchero

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge 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
Ross Creek Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ranchero

What is the population of Ranchero?

Ranchero has a population of 959 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ranchero?

Ranchero has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

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