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Thompson-Nicola L, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,321 Population 4/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $51,160 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson-Nicola L has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area738.6 sq mi (1,912.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates50.6535°N, 120.0403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 79 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 57 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 122 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 141 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 79 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 135 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 141 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 118 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 103 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 99 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 141 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 109 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 116 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 136 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 132 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 135 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 124 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 109 km
May 26, 2011 23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada M2.5 117 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 134 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 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Thompson-Nicola L has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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