Jaffray, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

554 Population 95/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
Jaffray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates49.3832°N, 115.3020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 30, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 95 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 62 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 98 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 59 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 142 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 134 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 148 km
Nov 21, 1992 Western Montana M3.4 132 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 129 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 142 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 60 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 92 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 90 km
May 3, 1995 4 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.3 150 km
Sep 16, 2002 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana M3.3 143 km
Nov 11, 1994 5 km W of Batavia, Montana M3.2 146 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 93 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 53 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 109 km
Sep 11, 2002 0 km N of Happys Inn, Montana M3.2 144 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 86 km
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 45 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 99 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 98 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 66 km
1994 NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) 8,990 85 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 62 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 71 km
2015 MARSTON 7,587 79 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 89 km
2018 GOLD HILL 6,780 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,755 72 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) 6,648 69 km
2017 GIBRALTER RIDGE 6,299 67 km
2022 WEASEL 5,752 62 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) 5,649 76 km
2017 WEASEL 3,942 64 km
1994 WEBB KNOB 3,824 62 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) 3,143 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in

Jaffray has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.6").

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