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Weather & Climate in Nicola Lake 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nicola Lake 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2054°N, 120.4775°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 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 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 107 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 43 km S of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 57 km SSW of Princeton, Canada | M2.9 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 128 km | -1 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 57 km | -2 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada | M2.7 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 1992 | 42 km SSE of Princeton, Canada | M2.7 | 124 km | -1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1905 | THOMPSON RIVER | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 15 | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi Lake (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 185 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 186 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in |
Nicola Lake 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.7").