Nelson, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,106
Population
2,410/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$46,040 per capita
$580,000
Home Value
$1,130
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 9.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$580,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 98.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4999°N, 117.2855°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | - | 121 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | - | 121 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | - | 121 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | - | 121 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 121 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and September the driest (2.1").