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Salmo, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,140
Population
1,208/sq mi density
$54,400
Median Income
$39,900 per capita
$340,000
Home Value
$770
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,400 median income, 10.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$340,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Salmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1955°N, 117.2770°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 | — | 94 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in |
Salmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").