New Denver, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

487 Population 1,449/sq mi density

$46,400 Median Income $30,800 per capita

$324,000 Home Value

$920 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.8 / 5.0

$46,400 median income, 11.8% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$324,000 home value, $920/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Denver has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	40.6°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,814 ft (553 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,449/sq mi
Coordinates	49.9916°N, 117.3758°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"

Driest Month (Sep) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Feb 5, 2023	British Columbia, Canada	M3.9	71 km
Mar 3, 1998	16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.8	116 km
Aug 20, 1990	23 km NW of Nelson, Canada	M3.3	42 km
Oct 27, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.3	56 km
Mar 3, 1998	15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M3.2	116 km
Feb 15, 2020	37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada	M3.2	79 km
Mar 19, 1998	31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada	M3.0	38 km
Oct 23, 1991	21 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M3.0	56 km
Apr 10, 2011	16 km SE of Invermere, Canada	M2.9	119 km
Jan 23, 2015	31 km N of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	24 km
Feb 10, 2016	29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	92 km
Sep 26, 2004	32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada	M2.8	52 km
Feb 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada	M2.8	91 km
Sep 4, 1999	10 km N of Castlegar, Canada	M2.7	67 km
May 6, 1995	35 km NNW of Creston, Canada	M2.7	83 km
May 15, 2004	4 km NNW of Grand Forks, Canada	M2.7	129 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	115 km
Sep 24, 2016	18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada	M2.6	146 km
Apr 12, 2012	15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada	M2.6	51 km
Sep 14, 2003	39 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada	M2.5	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.2 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	3.3 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
June	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
July	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
August	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
September	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in	Driest
October	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
December	23°F (-5°C)	4.9 in

New Denver has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (2.3").

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