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Traders Cove, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
707 Population 9/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 302 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
Traders Cove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area81.8 sq mi (211.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates49.9414°N, 119.5070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 56 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 84 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 66 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 120 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 75 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 81 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 73 km
Apr 28, 2023 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 127 km
Mar 8, 1992 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada M3.4 117 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 145 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 145 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 131 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 123 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 132 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 56 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 130 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 132 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 123 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 103 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 THOMPSON RIVER Meteorological 6.0 m 15 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Traders Cove has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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