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Creston, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
93
Population
32/sq mi density
$58,800
Median Income
$46,858 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
289 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 22.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 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
Creston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0999°N, 116.5021°W |
| Timezone | America/Creston |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 134 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 134 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 134 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.4").