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Weather & Climate in Vernon, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2673°N, 119.2734°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 142 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 5 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 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 103 km | 0 km |
| May 18, 2011 | 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 111 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 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 106 km | -1 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 81 km | -2 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (1.1").