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Weather & Climate in North Okanagan D, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Okanagan D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,041 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Area | 691.5 sq mi (1,791.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2170°N, 119.0546°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 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 126 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 87 km | 0 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 102 km | -1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 136 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
North Okanagan D has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").