North Okanagan Climate
1900 Hours of Sunshine Every Year
The North Okanagan Region has an excellent reputation for moderate winters (mean February temperatures -10C) and long, hot sunny summers (mean August temperature +24C). Over 1900 hours of sunshine provide an excellent climate for outdoor recreation activities and a long growing season for the local fruit industry.
The North Okanagan is both cooler and wetter than the semi-arid South Okanagan. This ideal climate has always been an attractive factor for retirees moving to the area as well as tourists enjoying the unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities.
The following chart shows average climate statistics for the various communities in the North Okanagan Region.
Temperature
|
Mean Min. Temp Oct - May |
Mean Max Temp June - Sept |
|
| Armstong & Spallumcheen (375 m) | -1.0 c | 24.6 c |
| Enderby (354 m) | -0.1 c | 24.6 c |
| Lumby (509 m) | -1.4 c | 24.4 c |
| Vernon (555 m) | -1.9 c | 23.9 c |
Precipitation
| All measurements approximate | Hours of Sun |
Annual Rainfall |
Days with Rain |
Annual Snowfall |
Days with Snow |
Frost Free |
| Armstrong & Spallumcheen | 1950 | 337.3 mm | 79 | 107.71 cm | 36 | 151 |
| Enderby | 1900 | 356.8 mm | 91 | 146.3 cm | 24 | 130 |
| Lumby | 1980 | 277.0 mm | 72 | 143.2 cm | 33 | 130 |
| Vernon | 1903 | 248.1 mm | 81 | 102.8 cm | 41 | 152 |
