iN NUMBERS: Solid May rainfall in the Okanagan, not so much in Kamloops

In this era of constant record-breaking climate events, regular, boring weather is something to celebrate. In May, the Okanagan had some thrillingly average weather and rainfall, but the clouds in Kamloops have some catching up to do. Here are the numbers: 58: Millimetres of precipitation in Penticton in May, 20 more than the average. 26: Millimetres of precipitation in Kelowna in May,  14 less than the average. 30 Millimetres of precipitation in Vernon in May, 15 less than the average. 11: Millimetres of precipitation in Kamloops in May, 23 less than the average. 3.5: Millimetres is the lowest record precipitation for May in Kelowna back in 2021. 0: Millimetres of precipitation is the record low for May in Kamloops back in 1904. 32: Degrees Celsius was the hottest day in Kelowna for May. 30: Degrees Celsius is expected in Kamloops and the Okanagan this coming weekend. 342.38: Metres of depth in Okanagan Lake at the end of May, close to the maximum safe level. 22: Per cent of normal streamflow in Thompson River at the end of May.To contact a reporter for this story, email Jesse Tomas mailto:jtomas@infonews.ca  or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor mailto:news@infonews.ca . You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom mailto:tips@infonews.ca  and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. Find our Journalism Ethics policy here. https://infotel.ca/newsitem/code-of-ethics/it106782 We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here https://infotel.ca/newsletter .