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Tappen, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
976 Population 465/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 282 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
Tappen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates50.7831°N, 119.3357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M4.5 114 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 99 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 114 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 133 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 136 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 126 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 123 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 149 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 106 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 141 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 123 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 142 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 139 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 144 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 144 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E 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 15 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Tappen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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