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Weather & Climate in Okanagan-Similkameen F, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Okanagan-Similkameen F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 219.6 sq mi (568.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6843°N, 119.7292°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km NW of Malott, Washington | M3.6 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 40 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 32 km NE of Marblemount, Washington | M3.2 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2022 | 55 km NE of Marblemount, Washington | M3.2 | 126 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada | M3.1 | 79 km | 6 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Baker (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DIAMOND CREEK (117,527 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | DIAMOND CREEK | 117,527 | 94 km |
| 2006 | TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) | 115,123 | 96 km |
| 2003 | FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) | 77,444 | 100 km |
| 2020 | PALMER | 18,015 | 91 km |
| 2023 | EAGLE BLUFF | 16,499 | 84 km |
| 2000 | ROCKY HULL | 9,927 | 97 km |
| 2001 | THIRTY MILE | 9,120 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,385 | 74 km |
| 2015 | NEWBY LAKE | 5,794 | 80 km |
| 2015 | 9 MILE | 5,052 | 85 km |
| 2023 | CRATER CREEK | 4,837 | 80 km |
| 2002 | QUARTZ MT. COMPLEX (QUARTZ MOUNTAIN) | 4,716 | 96 km |
| 2007 | LITTLE CHOPAKA | 4,406 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,324 | 80 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,697 | 85 km |
| 1985 | GOLD HILL | 1,524 | 96 km |
| 2006 | VAN PEAK | 1,425 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Okanagan-Similkameen F has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.9").