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Kootenay Boundary C / Christina Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,627 Population 8/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $51,450 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 283 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kootenay Boundary C / Christina Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area204.5 sq mi (529.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates49.0949°N, 117.7092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 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 M4.2 130 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 131 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 112 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 136 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 47 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 145 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 134 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 61 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 140 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 47 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 143 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 137 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 136 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 45 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 73 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 136 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 136 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 135 km
Jan 31, 1999 22 km N of Keller, Washington M3.1 116 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 — 67 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 150 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 66 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 67 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 145 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 67 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 137 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 67 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SUMMIT TRAIL (54,855 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 96 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 58 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 93 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 80 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 83 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 52 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 71 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 69 km
1988 S.17MILE1 8,089 97 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 54 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 93 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 28 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 65 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 52 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 47 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 61 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 88 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 54 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 59 km
2015 MARBLE VALLEY 3,431 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Kootenay Boundary C / Christina Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (1.5").

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