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Thompson-Nicola J, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,796
Population
1/sq mi density
$98,000
Median Income
$55,600 per capita
$600,000
Home Value
$1,100
Median Rent
15.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson-Nicola J has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 1,268.6 sq mi (3,285.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7220°N, 120.6613°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 | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 179 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 192 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°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) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Thompson-Nicola J has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 22°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").