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Telkwa, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,474
Population
543/sq mi density
$101,000
Median Income
$50,100 per capita
$384,000
Home Value
$1,230
Median Rent
17.1% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,000 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$384,000 home value, $1,230/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Telkwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.6970°N, 127.0535°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.1 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLUMBIA | Meteorological | 4.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1974 | KITIMAT INLET, BRITISH COLOMBIA | Meteorological | 2.8 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in |
Telkwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 16°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (0.9").