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Switsemalph, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 31/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 286 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 27.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Switsemalph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates50.6991°N, 119.3020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 108 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 94 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 149 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 108 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 145 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 126 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 128 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 145 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 119 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 140 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 114 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 96 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 145 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 132 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 130 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 135 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 143 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 135 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 120 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 136 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 15 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Switsemalph has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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