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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.