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Rossland, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,140
Population
180/sq mi density
$96,000
Median Income
$63,600 per capita
$500,000
Home Value
$1,200
Median Rent
15.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
283 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rossland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0831°N, 117.8022°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | — | 63 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 146 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 62 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 63 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 63 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 63 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Rossland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (1.5").