Peace River C, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0

B Good

5,947 Population 27/sq mi density

$124,000 Median Income $74,600 per capita

$500,000 Home Value

$1,280 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent

35°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$124,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$500,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Peace River C has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	35.4°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,604 ft (489 m)
Area	219.4 sq mi (568.1 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	56.1082°N, 120.2195°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2025.

Apr 14, 2001	44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada	M5.3	26 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	44 km
Jun 11, 2025	75 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.4	115 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	24 km
Apr 13, 2024	80 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	118 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	38 km
Oct 4, 2024	52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	94 km
Feb 12, 2025	110 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	149 km
Sep 29, 2010	94 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	136 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	41 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	41 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	40 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	39 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	40 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	43 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	44 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	42 km
Mar 5, 2008	8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.3	35 km
May 3, 1995	36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada	M3.3	148 km
Oct 3, 2001	British Columbia, Canada	M3.2	49 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.8 in
March	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
April	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in	Driest
May	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
November	20°F (-7°C)	1.1 in
December	9°F (-13°C)	1.0 in

Peace River C has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 5°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (0.8").

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