Savona, BC

British Columbia · Kamloops Metro

Savona is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 519.

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

519 Population 17/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population519
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Savona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area30.9 sq mi (79.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates50.7534°N, 120.8437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 97 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 73 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 131 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 97 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 135 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 129 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 121 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 123 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 143 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 68 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 123 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 121 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 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 176 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 178 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 180 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 183 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 186 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in

Savona has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Savona

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Savona Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Savona

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Savona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Walhachin Museum

Libraries in Savona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
TNRL: Savona Library0.0

Hotels in Savona

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeside Country Inn

Gas Stations in Savona

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Super Save

Ski Resorts Near Savona

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stake Lake Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Logan Lake Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Savona

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cache Creek-Ashcroft Regional AirportYZAMedium Airport
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional AirportYKAMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Green Lake Airport-Small Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip-Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield-Small Airport
Merritt AirportYMBSmall Airport
Sheridan Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Savona

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Savona

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UFO Sightings
2
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UFO Sightings Near Savona

2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Savona.

Name Year Description
Savona (canada), BC 2012 Brightest lit object i have seen&#44 circular. Hoovered and dimmed and came back on again.
Savona (canada), BC 2007 object flies down entire length of valley

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What is the population of Savona?

Savona has a population of 519 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 30.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Savona?

Savona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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