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Weather & Climate in Falkland, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falkland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 34.7 sq mi (89.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4998°N, 119.5524°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 121 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 132 km | -1 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 91 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada | M2.7 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 13 km WSW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.6 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 109 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Falkland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 19°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.5").