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Central Kootenay F, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,116
Population
26/sq mi density
$88,000
Median Income
$55,100 per capita
$604,000
Home Value
$1,210
Median Rent
16.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$604,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 156.1 sq mi (404.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5724°N, 117.2288°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 | — | 130 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 130 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 130 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in |
Central Kootenay F has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.2").