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Vernon, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
44,519 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$524,000 Home Value
$1,170 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$524,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates50.2673°N, 119.2734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 32.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 80 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 118 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 113 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 115 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 113 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 142 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 146 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 142 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 80 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 136 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 91 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 146 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 103 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 111 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 99 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 131 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 106 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 81 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 15 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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