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Kootenay Boundary D / Rural Grand Forks, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,226 Population 4/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $41,360 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kootenay Boundary D / Rural Grand Forks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area817.7 sq mi (2,117.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates49.0002°N, 118.5034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 124 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 86 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 147 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 58 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 22 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 80 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 123 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 119 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 98 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 86 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 78 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 21 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 131 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 78 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 78 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 78 km
Jan 31, 1999 22 km N of Keller, Washington M3.1 81 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 64 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 79 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 116 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 — 54 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 132 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 55 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 54 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 137 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 54 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 125 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 54 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 73 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 84 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 70 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 19 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 99 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 99 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 66 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 48 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 83 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 50 km
2020 PALMER 18,015 80 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 91 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 77 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 81 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 35 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 93 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 65 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 30 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,385 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
August 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Kootenay Boundary D / Rural Grand Forks has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (1.3").

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