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Thompson-Nicola P, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,098 Population 7/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $54,250 per capita
$552,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 295 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$552,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson-Nicola P has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,207 ft (368 m)
Area597.1 sq mi (1,546.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates51.0651°N, 120.2140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 123 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 99 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 123 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 148 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 145 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 109 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 15 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.3 in

Thompson-Nicola P has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.1").

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