Christina Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,329 Population 332/sq mi density

$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita

$560,468 Home Value

$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 294 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Christina Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,522 ft (464 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density	332/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0397°N, 118.2085°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Driest Month (Sep) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997	16 km WNW of Malott, Washington	M4.6	144 km
Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	101 km
Sep 10, 2016	23 km E of Oliver, Canada	M3.9	77 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	18 km
Jan 26, 1992	9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.7	99 km
Jun 24, 1997	16 km NW of Malott, Washington	M3.6	143 km
Jul 19, 2025	34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada	M3.4	138 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	81 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	68 km
Apr 20, 2025	8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	100 km
Apr 13, 2025	7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.2	100 km
Mar 3, 1998	15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.2	15 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	109 km
May 15, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	100 km
Apr 13, 2025	6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	99 km
Jan 31, 1999	22 km N of Keller, Washington	M3.1	92 km
Nov 25, 2000	13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington	M3.1	86 km
Apr 16, 2025	9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington	M3.1	101 km
Jan 5, 1994	13 km WSW of Conconully, Washington	M3.0	138 km
Nov 12, 1998	22 km WSW of Nespelem Community, Washington	M3.0	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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	—	52 km
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	136 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	52 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	52 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	138 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	52 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	127 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	52 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	52 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2015	NORTH STAR	218,547	88 km
2021	SUMMIT TRAIL	54,855	76 km
2015	STICKPIN	54,119	26 km
1985	BARKER MT	32,839	88 km
2021	WALKER CREEK	26,165	69 km
2014	DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX	25,988	93 km
1988	WHITE MOUNTAIN	21,855	58 km
2023	EAGLE BLUFF	16,499	99 km
2015	RENNER	13,975	31 km
2020	KEWA FIELD	11,811	96 km
2000	ROCKY HULL	9,927	87 km
1994	COPPER BUTTE	9,068	40 km
2015	GRAVES MOUNTAIN	8,559	47 km
1988	S.17MILE1	8,089	72 km
2021	BULLDOG MOUNTAIN	8,049	29 km
2020	INCHELIUM HIWAY	7,046	79 km
2018	HORNS MOUNTAIN	6,890	13 km
2001	MT. LEONA COMPLEX	5,978	34 km
2003	TOGO MOUNTAIN	5,495	16 km
2017	NOISY CREEK	5,452	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.7 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
August	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
September	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in	Driest
October	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	33°F (0°C)	2.5 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	2.6 in	Wettest

Christina Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.3").

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