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Chetwynd, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,302 Population 94/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $57,400 per capita
$276,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chetwynd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,018 ft (615 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates55.6999°N, 121.6363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dawson_Creek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2025.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 122 km
Dec 26, 1992 14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M5.0 92 km
Aug 17, 2015 116 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.6 149 km
Jun 11, 2025 75 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.4 116 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 86 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 89 km
Apr 13, 2024 80 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 125 km
Oct 4, 2024 52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.0 76 km
Feb 12, 2025 110 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.0 149 km
Sep 29, 2010 94 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada M4.0 110 km
Jun 12, 2001 5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 84 km
Jan 9, 1993 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 92 km
Jan 23, 1992 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 87 km
Jan 9, 1993 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 93 km
Jan 30, 1993 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 94 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 94 km
Jan 9, 1993 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.6 95 km
Feb 15, 1992 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.4 92 km
Mar 5, 2008 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada M3.3 84 km
Oct 3, 2001 British Columbia, Canada M3.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in

Chetwynd has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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