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Castlegar, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,338
Population
1,087/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$50,320 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$950
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Castlegar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 80.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3232°N, 117.6583°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 91 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 91 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 91 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 91 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Castlegar has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (1.7").