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Slocan, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
379 Population 1,266/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income $33,600 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 19.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Slocan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,266/sq mi
Coordinates49.7666°N, 117.4689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 142 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 79 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 92 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 30 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 16 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 93 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 64 km
Oct 23, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.0 30 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 39 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 145 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 137 km
Feb 3, 1994 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada M2.9 136 km
Jan 23, 2015 31 km N of Nelson, Canada M2.8 15 km
Feb 10, 2016 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 101 km
Sep 26, 2004 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada M2.8 44 km
Feb 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada M2.8 98 km
May 6, 1995 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada M2.7 68 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 147 km
Sep 4, 1999 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada M2.7 41 km
May 15, 2004 4 km NNW of Grand Forks, Canada M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 142 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 142 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 142 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 142 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 142 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORNS MOUNTAIN (6,890 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 97 km
2003 BLACK CANYON 2,403 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 96 km
2022 SLATE CREEK 1,263 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 5.0 in

Slocan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (2.2").

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