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Kaslo, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,049 Population 903/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $36,600 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $860/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaslo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density903/sq mi
Coordinates49.9166°N, 116.9189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 37 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 133 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 149 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 55 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 67 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 133 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 60 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 71 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 67 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 95 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 29 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 59 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 31 km
Feb 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 57 km
May 15, 2004 4 km NNW of Grand Forks, Canada M2.7 146 km
Sep 4, 1999 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada M2.7 76 km
May 6, 1995 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada M2.7 62 km
Jun 7, 2023 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada M2.7 142 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 147 km
Sep 24, 2016 18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada M2.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 4.5 in

Kaslo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.1").

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