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Central Kootenay K, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,784 Population 1/sq mi density
$62,400 Median Income $40,400 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 10.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 17.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $665/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Central Kootenay K has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Area1,690.0 sq mi (4,377.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.7782°N, 118.1407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 126 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 102 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 70 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 115 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 144 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 46 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 49 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 106 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 71 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 149 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 136 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 27 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 49 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 115 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 101 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 99 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 63 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 140 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 91 km
Feb 8, 2003 Washington M2.8 139 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 — 134 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 134 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 134 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 134 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 134 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORNS MOUNTAIN (6,890 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 89 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Central Kootenay K has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and September the driest (2.1").

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