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Columbia-Shuswap D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,400 Population 16/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
29°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 7.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia-Shuswap D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average28.6°F
47% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,404 ft (1,647 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates51.4538°N, 116.2818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 136 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 146 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 57 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 111 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 112 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 110 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 147 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 40 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 104 km
Mar 7, 2002 84 km N of Golden, Canada M3.6 91 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 108 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 109 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 33 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 102 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 136 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 139 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 89 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 145 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 119 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.4 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
June 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 2.9 in

Columbia-Shuswap D has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").

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