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Weather & Climate in North Okanagan F, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Okanagan F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 682.4 sq mi (1,767.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6276°N, 119.1222°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 119 km | -2 km |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada | M2.7 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada | M2.6 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 139 km | -1 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada | M2.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada | M2.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M2.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in |
North Okanagan F has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").