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East Kootenay B, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,011 Population 2/sq mi density
$88,000 Median Income $55,400 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 278 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$88,000 median income, 8.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Kootenay B has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Area1,073.8 sq mi (2,781.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates49.5034°N, 115.0631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 84 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 76 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 106 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 39 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 150 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 136 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 129 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 147 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 123 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 41 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 97 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 98 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 33 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 126 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 81 km
Jan 3, 2021 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana M3.2 90 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 119 km
Sep 14, 2017 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana M3.0 110 km
Apr 8, 1990 2 km NW of Olney, Montana M3.0 109 km
Nov 7, 2002 8 km N of Evergreen, Montana M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEDGE CANYON (51,987 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 WEDGE CANYON 51,987 84 km
1988 RED BENCH 33,845 99 km
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 62 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 80 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 80 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 82 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 88 km
2015 MARSTON 7,587 86 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,755 76 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) 6,648 85 km
2017 GIBRALTER RIDGE 6,299 73 km
2022 WEASEL 5,752 63 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) 5,649 89 km
2017 WEASEL 3,942 66 km
1994 WEBB KNOB 3,824 77 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) 3,143 88 km
2018 BOUNDARY 2,862 98 km
2021 HAY CREEK 2,699 93 km
2000 KELSEY CREEK 2,498 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.3 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
May 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in

East Kootenay B has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (1.9").

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