Genelle, BC

British Columbia

Genelle is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 770.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

770 Population 57/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Genelle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population770
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Genelle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates49.2128°N, 117.6909°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 140 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 145 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 112 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 121 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 48 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 133 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 149 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 34 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 47 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 142 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 67 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 142 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 47 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 141 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 141 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 150 km
Jan 31, 1999 22 km N of Keller, Washington M3.1 127 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 128 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 143 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 79 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 79 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 79 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 79 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 79 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STICKPIN (54,119 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 67 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 97 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 91 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 94 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 62 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 80 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 80 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 64 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 37 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 74 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 58 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 56 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 73 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 91 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 59 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 65 km
2015 MARBLE VALLEY 3,431 91 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 37 km
2022 BOULDER MOUNTAIN 2,346 86 km
2020 CUSTOMS ROAD 2,248 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.0 in

Genelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Genelle

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJLY Kootenay Co-op Radio co-op, community MP3
CKQR "99.3 FM The Goat" Castlegar, BC classic rock AAC+ 57 kbps
CHNV-FM 103.5 "The Bridge" Nelson, BC alternative rock AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Genelle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Castlegar Museum
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
Mir Centre for Peace
Rossland Mining Museum & Discovery Center
The Trail Museum & Archives
Zuckerberg Island

Libraries in Genelle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaver Valley Public Library0.0
Castlegar & District Public Library0.0
Rossland Public Library0.0
Trail & District Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Genelle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruitvale’s Incredible Farmers Market

Monuments in Genelle

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Genelle Hall

Veterinaries in Genelle

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #315419798

Gas Stations in Genelle

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coop Cardlock
Esso Cardlock
Tempo

Golf Courses in Genelle

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rossland-Trail Country Club - Birchbank Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Genelle

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Red Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Paulson Cross-Country Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Whitewater Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Genelle

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional AirportYCGMedium Airport
Grand Forks AirportZGFMedium Airport
Avey Field State/Laurier Airport-Small Airport
Colville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Crown Creek Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Flat Creek Field-Small Airport
Ione Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Johnson Airport-Small Airport
Nelson Airport-Small Airport
Priest Lake Usfs Airport-Small Airport
Rickey Creek Airport-Small Airport
Schmidt Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Smith Airport-Small Airport
Sullivan Lake State Airport-Small Airport
Trail Regional AirportYZZSmall Airport
Zema Private Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Genelle

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Genelle

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What is the population of Genelle?

Genelle has a population of 770 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Genelle?

Genelle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow.

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