Southgate, BC

Southgate is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 487.

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

487 Population 2/sq mi density

41°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population487

Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)

Rain16.6 in/yr

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)

Southgate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.7°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,772 ft (540 m)
Area	247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6634°N, 120.3637°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	78 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	54 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	119 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	145 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	78 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	128 km
Nov 5, 2000	8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.0	149 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	116 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	103 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	102 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	118 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	133 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	141 km
Jun 26, 2010	14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	141 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Summerland, Canada	M2.5	131 km
Jun 20, 1993	28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	107 km
May 26, 2011	23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	113 km
Apr 20, 2008	4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	143 km
Jul 21, 2007	5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	144 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	75 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (186 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,576 m (8,451 ft)	1550	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	0.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
August	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
October	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.6 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	1.7 in

Southgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Southgate

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kamloops Open Online Learning (Pineridge Campus)	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Southgate

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
CIFM-FM 98.3 Kamloops, BC	active rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKRV-FM "K 97.5 Classic Rock" Kamloops, BC	classic rock, new format rebranding	AAC 135 kbps

Museums in Southgate

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
First National Dog Museum
Fort Kamloops
Kamloops Indian Residential School
Kamloops Museum
Robbins Range Heritage School
Samuel Sidney Scott's House
Secwepemc Heritage Museum
Seven O' Ranch
St. George's Anglican Church
St. Joseph's Church
Tom Bones House
Wilson House

Libraries in Southgate

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Aberdeen Tiny Library		0.0
TNRL: Kamloops Library		0.0
TNRL: North Kamloops Library		0.0
TRU Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Southgate

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Farmer's Market Saturday

Hotels in Southgate

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accent Inns

Cafes in Southgate

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe

Starbucks

Theatres in Southgate

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Academy of Dance

Clinics in Southgate

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sona MD

Dentists in Southgate

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberdeen Dental Arts

River City Dental

Summit Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Southgate

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberdeen Veterinary Hospital

Kamloops Veterinary Clinic

Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Sahali Animal Hopsital

Bus Stations in Southgate

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TRU Exchange

Gas Stations in Southgate

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Banks in Southgate

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

CIBC

TD Canada Trust

Shopping Malls in Southgate

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summit Shopping Centre

Breweries in Southgate

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Iron Road Brewing
Red Collar Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Southgate

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Southgate

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Stake Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Logan Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Harper Mountain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sun Peaks Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Drop Zone Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Flight School Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Basic Training Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Southgate

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport	YKA	Medium Airport
Douglas Lake Airport	DGF	Small Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield	-	Small Airport
Merritt Airport	YMB	Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Southgate

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Kamloops Distribution Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southgate

What is the population of Southgate?

Southgate has a population of 487 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Southgate?

Southgate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

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