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Penticton
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Penticton is a picturesque city set between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake in British Columbia's wine country. Known for its superb beaches, scenic cycling trails, and lively culinary scene, it attracts both outdoor enthusiasts and wine lovers. The city boasts a relaxed pace and a warm, sunny climate most of the year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
33,761
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.48°, -119.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,690
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
-37.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
580 mm
Internet Speed
603 Mbps
Upload
522 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YYF
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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