Columbia Lake 3, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

149 Population 11/sq mi density

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

$560,468 Home Value

$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$76,768 median income, 18.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia Lake 3 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,628 ft (801 m)
Area	13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	50.3547°N, 115.8711°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2021	5 km N of Banff, Canada	M4.1	100 km
Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	62 km
Feb 28, 2000	10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.8	94 km
Jan 26, 2025	58 km NNW of Banff, Canada	M3.7	147 km
Jul 28, 2002	29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada	M3.6	76 km
Jun 18, 1991	15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada	M3.5	109 km
Jan 12, 2008	38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada	M3.3	138 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	145 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	127 km
Sep 29, 2016	4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada	M3.2	99 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	9 km
Jan 23, 2015	31 km N of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	118 km
Sep 26, 2004	32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	108 km
Feb 10, 2016	29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	50 km
Dec 14, 1990	27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada	M2.8	81 km
Feb 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	55 km
Jun 7, 2023	16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada	M2.7	66 km
May 6, 1995	35 km NNW of Creston, Canada	M2.7	126 km
Sep 24, 2016	18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada	M2.6	110 km
Apr 12, 2012	15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada	M2.6	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.1 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.4 in
May	49°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	56°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.6 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	1.8 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	1.6 in

Columbia Lake 3 has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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