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Central Kootenay A, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,241 Population 3/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $39,480 per capita
$420,000 Home Value
$830 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 279 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 9.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$420,000 home value, $830/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Area652.2 sq mi (1,689.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates49.2437°N, 116.6211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 113 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 115 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 76 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 126 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 144 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 125 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 138 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 120 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 118 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 80 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 149 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 124 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 20 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 141 km
Dec 20, 2012 22 km N of Heron, Montana M3.1 122 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 92 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 111 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 123 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 135 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 134 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 135 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 135 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 135 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 97 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 47 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 93 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 92 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 87 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 98 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 80 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 66 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 37 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 49 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 49 km
2003 MYRTLE CREEK 3,539 60 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) 3,143 91 km
1994 CABINET COMPLEX (SMITH PEAK) 2,677 96 km
2000 KELSEY CREEK 2,498 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,478 90 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 87 km
2022 THOR 2,099 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.9 in

Central Kootenay A has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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