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Skookumchuck, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 36/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Skookumchuck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates49.9166°N, 115.7354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 30, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada M4.6 148 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 127 km
Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 146 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 47 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 65 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 112 km
Jun 18, 1991 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada M3.5 122 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 134 km
Jan 12, 2008 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.3 101 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 142 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 97 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 67 km
Oct 15, 2000 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada M3.2 145 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 149 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 142 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 58 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 111 km
Dec 14, 1990 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada M2.8 82 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 25 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Skookumchuck has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 16°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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