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Sun Peaks, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,400
Population
89/sq mi density
$76,768
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
280 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sun Peaks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8762°N, 119.9108°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in |
Sun Peaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 17°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").