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Fort St. James, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,386
Population
153/sq mi density
$91,000
Median Income
$56,000 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
12.7% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort St. James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4560°N, 124.2628°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in |
Fort St. James has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 11°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (0.9").