Peace River D, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0

B Good

4,793 Population 1/sq mi density

$101,000 Median Income $62,050 per capita

$388,000 Home Value

$800 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent

36°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$101,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$388,000 home value, $800/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Peace River D has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	35.5°F
	34% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,382 ft (726 m)
Area	4,512.8 sq mi (11,688.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	55.5561°N, 120.0828°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 4.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Oct 4, 2024.

Apr 14, 2001	44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada	M5.3	61 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	100 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	78 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	93 km
Oct 4, 2024	52 km WNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.0	134 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	93 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	97 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	94 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	96 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	96 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	100 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	100 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	98 km
Mar 5, 2008	8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.3	87 km
May 3, 1995	36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada	M3.3	119 km
Sep 24, 2000	5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.2	96 km
Oct 3, 2001	British Columbia, Canada	M3.2	99 km
May 25, 2003	12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.0	103 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M2.8	93 km
Jan 23, 1992	9 km N of Fort St. John, Canada	M2.8	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-9°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
April	38°F (4°C)	0.8 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.1 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in
October	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
November	21°F (-6°C)	1.1 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	1.0 in

Peace River D has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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