Christina Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

1,329 Population 332/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
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. 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 Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates49.0397°N, 118.2085°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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