Salmon Arm, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

19,432 Population 324/sq mi density

$75,000 Median Income $48,200 per capita

$500,000 Home Value

$1,010 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr

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Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$75,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment

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Affordability

2.9 / 5.0

$500,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent

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Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Salmon Arm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 54.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,375 ft (419 m)
Area	59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density	324/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6998°N, 119.2691°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 54.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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	110 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	96 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	110 km
Mar 19, 1998	31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada	M3.0	126 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	146 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	128 km
Nov 5, 2000	8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.0	146 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	120 km
Aug 2, 2024	11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada	M2.7	140 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	115 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	95 km
Jun 28, 2013	16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	146 km
Jul 22, 2007	6 km NE of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	133 km
Jun 26, 2010	14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	143 km
Jun 18, 2015	7 km E of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	135 km
Jul 21, 2007	5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	136 km
Apr 20, 2008	4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	135 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Summerland, Canada	M2.5	131 km
Aug 24, 2013	4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada	M2.5	122 km
Jun 20, 1993	28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.9 in
October	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in
November	33°F (1°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
December	26°F (-4°C)	3.2 in	Coldest

Salmon Arm has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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