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Nakusp, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,589 Population 512/sq mi density
$64,500 Median Income $42,520 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 257 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$64,500 median income, 15.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nakusp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates50.2499°N, 117.8023°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 22.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 107 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 127 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 71 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 83 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 128 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 120 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 83 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 32 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 140 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 64 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 94 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 127 km
Feb 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 127 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 148 km
Sep 4, 1999 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada M2.7 93 km
May 6, 1995 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada M2.7 124 km
May 15, 2004 4 km NNW of Grand Forks, Canada M2.7 140 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 147 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 93 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 5.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 5.1 in

Nakusp has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.6").

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