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Summerland, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,042 Population 421/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $48,880 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,270 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,270/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Summerland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.4 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates49.5998°N, 119.6691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 138 km
Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 60 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 54 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 107 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 81 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 38 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 137 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 60 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 36 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 86 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 96 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 149 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 93 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 60 km
Feb 6, 2005 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 144 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 95 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 110 km
May 28, 2022 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington M3.2 122 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 93 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 181 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DIAMOND CREEK (117,527 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 88 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 87 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 92 km
2006 TATOOSH COMPLEX 48,862 96 km
2022 PARKS 34,621 99 km
2020 PALMER 18,015 81 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 74 km
1994 THUNDER 10,720 92 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 87 km
2001 THIRTY MILE 9,120 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 64 km
2002 QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (MIDDLE MOUNTAIN) 8,173 98 km
2021 CHICKADEE CREEK 7,003 93 km
2015 NEWBY LAKE 5,794 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,698 97 km
2015 9 MILE 5,052 75 km
2023 CRATER CREEK 4,837 72 km
2002 QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (QUARTZ MOUNTAIN) 4,716 91 km
2007 LITTLE CHOPAKA 4,406 70 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,324 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Summerland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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