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Kootenay Boundary E / West Boundary, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,004
Population
2/sq mi density
$60,400
Median Income
$36,360 per capita
$400,000
Home Value
$628
Median Rent
17.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 14.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kootenay Boundary E / West Boundary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 1,657.6 sq mi (4,293.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0554°N, 118.9958°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 82 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 145 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 83 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 82 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 82 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 143 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in |
Kootenay Boundary E / West Boundary has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (1.1").