Fort St. John, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.3 /5.0

B Good

21,465 Population 1,701/sq mi density

$102,000 Median Income $62,450 per capita

$348,000 Home Value

$1,200 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$102,000 median income, 8.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$348,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort St. John has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	40.5°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,293 ft (699 m)
Area	12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²)
Population Density	1,701/sq mi
Coordinates	56.2499°N, 120.8529°W
Timezone	America/Dawson_Creek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 29.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2025.

Apr 14, 2001	44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada	M5.3	67 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	14 km
Aug 17, 2015	116 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.6	116 km
Jun 11, 2025	75 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.4	75 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	18 km
Apr 13, 2024	80 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	80 km
Jan 30, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M4.2	129 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	11 km
Feb 12, 2025	110 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	111 km
Sep 29, 2010	94 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	94 km
Oct 4, 2024	52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	52 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	6 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	14 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	9 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	14 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	15 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	16 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	17 km
Jul 12, 2016	144 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	144 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	14 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.1 in
February	13°F (-10°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
November	20°F (-7°C)	1.2 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Fort St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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