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Central Kootenay J, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,517 Population 5/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $55,850 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,190 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,190/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay J has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area653.7 sq mi (1,693.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates49.3335°N, 117.6757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 114 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 112 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 52 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 134 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 20 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 34 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 148 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 64 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 148 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 52 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 147 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 147 km
Jan 31, 1999 22 km N of Keller, Washington M3.1 139 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 134 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 149 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 20 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 142 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 73 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 121 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 102 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 — 92 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 91 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 92 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 92 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 92 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 92 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 76 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 74 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 90 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 92 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 75 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 48 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 84 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 66 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 66 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 86 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 95 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 67 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 73 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 50 km
2022 BOULDER MOUNTAIN 2,346 99 km
2020 CUSTOMS ROAD 2,248 86 km
2022 THOR 2,099 68 km
1988 SHERMAN 1,954 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 46 km
2021 MACK MOUNTAIN 1,461 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
August 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.6 in

Central Kootenay J has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (2.1").

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