Thompson-Nicola M, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,637 Population 1/sq mi density

$78,000 Median Income $48,800 per capita

$448,000 Home Value

$870 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

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Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$78,000 median income, 9.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$448,000 home value, $870/mo rent

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Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.3 / 5.0

4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Thompson-Nicola M 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.5°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,635 ft (803 m)
Area	1,484.7 sq mi (3,845.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	50.1631°N, 120.1964°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 7.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.97"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	24 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	127 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	12 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	111 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	66 km
Apr 28, 2023	38 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	118 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	88 km
Mar 8, 1992	27 km SW of Princeton, Canada	M3.4	107 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	24 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	81 km
Nov 5, 2000	8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.0	93 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	63 km
Aug 15, 2016	43 km S of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	125 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	47 km
Dec 23, 1997	16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M2.9	112 km
Jan 19, 2011	57 km SSW of Princeton, Canada	M2.9	139 km
Feb 3, 1994	31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada	M2.9	144 km
Feb 8, 2003	Washington	M2.8	140 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	45 km
Mar 6, 1992	42 km SSE of Princeton, Canada	M2.7	119 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	87 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (193 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	193 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
March	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in
April	40°F (5°C)	0.9 in	Driest
May	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
August	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	52°F (11°C)	1.2 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.8 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	1.9 in

Thompson-Nicola M has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.9").

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