Penticton, British Columbia Weather
Penticton, British Columbia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Penticton in Similkameen Division Yale Land District.
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About Penticton, British Columbia
Penticton is a city in Similkameen Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of 36,885. Penticton is located at 49.5008°N, 119.5939°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V2A.
Penticton resides as a singular presence upon the cooling shores of Okanagan Lake within the Similkameen Division Yale Land District. It lies 12.9 km south-south-east of Summerland, BC (from Summerland, BC: bearing 151°T), and is situated 11.2 km north of Kaleden. The land here rises with a deliberate, muscular grace toward the silhouette of the Giants Head, while the Okanagan River serves as a persistent artery drawing life through the valley floor. During the transition of dusk, the light catches the surface of Okanagan Lake, turning the water into a sheet of hammered silver that holds the warmth of the day long after the sun has slipped behind the ridgeline. The terrain is marked by a persistent dryness that sharpens the air, creating a clarity of vision that renders the surrounding hillsides in stark, earthy tones of ochre and sage. Residents often find themselves caught in the quiet pull of this vista, where the horizon feels both expansive and intimately contained by the slopes that define the valley. Historical development in Penticton began with the convergence of Indigenous stewardship and the subsequent expansion of agriculture, which remains a cornerstone of the regional identity. The economy draws deep sustenance from the fruit-growing industry, an enterprise that transformed the landscape into a patchwork of orchards that hum with activity through the harvest months. Beyond the seasonal labor of the soil, Penticton supports a diverse commercial sector that balances the demands of modern industry with the legacy of its agrarian roots. The pulse of daily life here often aligns with the seasonal requirements of the land, creating a pragmatic, industrious atmosphere that persists even as the local industries evolve to meet contemporary needs. Cultural life in Penticton maintains a balance between the quietude of its natural setting and the energy of its public gatherings. Kickininee Park offers a space for reflection near the water, providing a reprieve where the silence is interrupted only by the rustle of reeds or the distant motion of the Okanagan River. The social character of the population is shaped by a history of resilience, reflected in the way the people maintain their traditions even as they welcome the influx of visitors who travel the eighteen kilometers from Okanagan Falls to experience the region. Throughout the year, the atmosphere remains steady and grounded, a reflection of a life lived in close proximity to the water and the rising earth.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Penticton, Similkameen Division Yale Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.500833°N, 119.593889°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V2A |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Penticton, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Penticton, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Penticton includes coordinates 49.500833°N, 119.593889°W, situated in Similkameen Division Yale Land District. Postal FSA: V2A. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.