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East Kootenay G, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,654 Population 1/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $49,000 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 9.7% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 288 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Kootenay G has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.4°F
34% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area1,797.8 sq mi (4,656.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates50.6975°N, 116.1337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 72 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 89 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 134 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 111 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 113 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 72 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 125 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 139 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 149 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 36 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 130 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 109 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 86 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 129 km
Feb 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 90 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 100 km
Jan 10, 2020 26 km E of Nelson, Canada M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 2.2 in

East Kootenay G has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 13°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.7").

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