Malakwa, BC

British Columbia

Malakwa is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 559.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

559 Population 113/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How Malakwa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population559
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Malakwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates50.9331°N, 118.8023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 19, 1998.

Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 138 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 125 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 21°F (-6°C) 5.1 in

Malakwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Malakwa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Malakwa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Sicamous Branch0.0

Monuments in Malakwa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagle Pass
The Last Spike

Gas Stations in Malakwa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1495997468

Ski Resorts Near Malakwa

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Revelstoke Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Malakwa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Revelstoke AirportYRVMedium Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Malakwa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Malakwa

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Malakwa

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Malakwa.

Name Description
Kay Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malakwa

What is the population of Malakwa?

Malakwa has a population of 559 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malakwa?

Malakwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.0 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

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