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Kitselas 1, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
291
Population
159/sq mi density
$78,500
Median Income
$34,400 per capita
$560,468
Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 21.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kitselas 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.5628°N, 128.4584°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 6.3 in |
Kitselas 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 22°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and May the driest (2.2").