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Central Kootenay G, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,650 Population 3/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $40,300 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay G has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area582.7 sq mi (1,509.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates49.0003°N, 117.2995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 148 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 146 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 143 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 109 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 147 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 121 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 79 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 118 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 127 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 145 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 131 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 146 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 125 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 72 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 61 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 112 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 56 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 141 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 77 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 — 79 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 78 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 79 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 144 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 79 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 138 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 79 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STICKPIN (54,119 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 83 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 61 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 59 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 71 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 93 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 86 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 76 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 55 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 89 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 80 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 22 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 75 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 57 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 23 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 28 km
2003 MYRTLE CREEK 3,539 69 km
2015 MARBLE VALLEY 3,431 79 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 31 km
2022 BOULDER MOUNTAIN 2,346 63 km
2020 CUSTOMS ROAD 2,248 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.3 in

Central Kootenay G has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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