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Thompson-Nicola A, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,573
Population
1/sq mi density
$64,000
Median Income
$37,400 per capita
$280,000
Home Value
$880
Median Rent
9.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
284 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 18.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson-Nicola A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 2,735.8 sq mi (7,085.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0026°N, 121.5101°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 108 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 138 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 158 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Thompson-Nicola A has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.4").