Westwold, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0

B Good

369 Population 39/sq mi density

$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita

$560,468 Home Value

$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Westwold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	40.1°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,014 ft (614 m)
Area	9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	50.4667°N, 119.7500°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 9.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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	68 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	145 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	54 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	134 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	110 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	122 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	68 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	127 km
Nov 5, 2000	8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.0	118 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	89 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	106 km
Mar 19, 1998	31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada	M3.0	143 km
Dec 23, 1997	16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M2.9	131 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	82 km
Aug 2, 2024	11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada	M2.7	116 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	85 km
Jan 18, 2012	4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M2.7	129 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	87 km
Jun 28, 2013	16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	115 km
Jul 22, 2007	6 km NE of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	107 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	113 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.4 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
July	60°F (15°C)	2.0 in
August	60°F (16°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
September	52°F (11°C)	1.6 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
December	20°F (-6°C)	2.4 in	Wettest

Westwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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