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Central Kootenay H, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,045
Population
4/sq mi density
$58,800
Median Income
$37,960 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$930
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
266 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 13.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay H has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Area | 1,269.6 sq mi (3,288.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6109°N, 117.5627°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 | — | 123 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 123 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.8 in |
Central Kootenay H has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (2.1").