Central Kootenay D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

1,462 Population 1/sq mi density

$55,600 Median Income $39,500 per capita

$424,000 Home Value

$860 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$55,600 median income, 15.1% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$424,000 home value, $860/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Kootenay D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	40.8°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,795 ft (547 m)
Area	2,232.1 sq mi (5,781.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	50.2369°N, 116.9745°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 18.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Feb 14, 2021	5 km N of Banff, Canada	M4.1	149 km
Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	55 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	147 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	79 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	93 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	96 km
Oct 23, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.0	93 km
Mar 19, 1998	31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada	M3.0	73 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	83 km
Jan 23, 2015	31 km N of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	54 km
Sep 26, 2004	32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	67 km
Feb 10, 2016	29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	72 km
Feb 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	72 km
Sep 4, 1999	10 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M2.7	103 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	142 km
May 6, 1995	35 km NNW of Creston, Canada	M2.7	97 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	148 km
Sep 24, 2016	18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada	M2.6	138 km
Apr 12, 2012	15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada	M2.6	86 km
Mar 30, 2024	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M2.5	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.0 in
March	32°F (0°C)	2.6 in
April	40°F (4°C)	2.1 in	Driest
May	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
July	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
October	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	22°F (-5°C)	4.3 in

Central Kootenay D has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.1").

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