Rutland, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Rutland is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 34,800.

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

34,800 Population 255/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population34,800

Density255/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain18.5 in/yr

Elevation1,342 ft (409 m)

Rutland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,342 ft (409 m)
Area	136.3 sq mi (353.0 km²)
Population Density	255/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8998°N, 119.3857°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 33.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.73"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 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	65 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	78 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	110 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	76 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	71 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	87 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	74 km
Apr 28, 2023	38 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	131 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	121 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	135 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	135 km
Apr 20, 2025	8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	126 km
Mar 3, 1998	15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.2	113 km
Apr 13, 2025	7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	128 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	65 km
May 15, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	126 km
Apr 13, 2025	6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	128 km
Nov 25, 2000	13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington	M3.1	118 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	109 km
Apr 16, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,385 ac, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1994	UNNAMED	8,385	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
May	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.2 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Rutland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Rutland

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rutland Middle School	-	-	-	-
Rutland Senior Secondary School	-	-	-	-
Rutland Elementary	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Rutland

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 Rutland

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Rutland

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ORL: Kelowna Branch		0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch		0.0
ORL: Mission Branch		0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch		0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch		0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch		0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab		0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Rutland

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket
Westbank Farmers' Market

Cafes in Rutland

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Rutland

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand

Theme Parks in Rutland

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scandia Golf & Games

Dentists in Rutland

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rutland Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Rutland

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Okanagan Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Rutland

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Co-op

Esso

Breweries in Rutland

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barn Owl Brewing
BNA Brewing
Brittannia Brewing Co.
CRAFT Beer Market
Freddy's Brewing
Grey Fox Brewery
Kettle River Brewing
Kind Brewing
Lake Country Brewing
Tree Brewing
Truck 59 Cider House
Vice & Virtue
Wild Ambition Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Rutland

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Rutland

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Apex Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Big White Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Silver Star Mountain Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Rutland

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kelowna International Airport	YLW	Large Airport
Penticton Airport	YYF	Medium Airport
Vernon Regional Airport	YVE	Medium Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers	-	Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Oliver Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rutland

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Corpus Christi R.C. Church
Okanagan Sikh Temple
Rutland United Church
St. Aidan Anglican Church of Canada, Kootenay Diocesan Centre
The Embassy Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rutland

What is the population of Rutland?

Rutland has a population of 34,800 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 136.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rutland?

Rutland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

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