Smith Creek, BC

British Columbia · Kelowna Metro

Smith Creek is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,500.

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

3,500 Population 74/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population3,500
Density74/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Smith Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.1 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates49.8530°N, 119.6200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 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 49 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 77 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 64 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 119 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 65 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 69 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 115 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 104 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 60 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 150 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 121 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 122 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 122 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 49 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 145 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 120 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 123 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 115 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 92 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 122 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 15 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 92 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 100 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Smith Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Smith Creek

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shannon Lake Elementary - - - -
sənsisyustən House of Learning - - - -
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Radio Stations near Smith Creek

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 Smith Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Mission (Pandosy's Farm)
Peachland Museum
Westbank Museum

Libraries in Smith Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Lake Country Branch0.0
ORL: Mission Branch0.0
ORL: Peachland Branch0.0
ORL: Rutland Branch0.0
ORL: UBCO Branch0.0
ORL: West Kelowna Branch0.0
ORL: Westside Learning Lab0.0
University of British Columbia Okanagan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Smith Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kelowna Farmers Market
O K Drink'n Water Shops Ltd
Oriental Supermarket
Westbank Farmers' Market

Hotels in Smith Creek

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairfield Inn & Suites West Kelowna
TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna

Cafes in Smith Creek

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kekuli Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Dentists in Smith Creek

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westbank Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Smith Creek

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westbank Animal Care Hospital

Gas Stations in Smith Creek

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canco
Mobil @Superstore

Banks in Smith Creek

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
First West Credit Union
Peace Hills Trust

Shopping Malls in Smith Creek

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Governor's Landing
Vintage View Centre
Westbank Hub Centre
Westbank Hub North

Gyms in Smith Creek

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Golf Courses in Smith Creek

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shannon Lake Golf Course
Shannon Lake Golf Course

Breweries in Smith Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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 Smith Creek

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Ski Resorts Near Smith Creek

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Apex Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Big White Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Smith Creek

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Penticton AirportYYFMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield-Small Airport
Oliver Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Smith Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Smith Creek

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

Name Year Description
Westbank (canada), BC 2008 Saw a streaking object for only a few seconds&#44 travelling too fast to be a bird or small engine plane.
Westbank (canada), BC 2003 HBCCUFO CANADIAN REPORT: It flashed as bright as a flash of lightening.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Creek

What is the population of Smith Creek?

Smith Creek has a population of 3,500 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Smith Creek?

Smith Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

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