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Trail, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,920
Population
588/sq mi density
$68,000
Median Income
$46,000 per capita
$310,000
Home Value
$870
Median Rent
15.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
256 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $870/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Trail experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 52.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0998°N, 117.7022°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 67 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 67 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 67 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 67 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 67 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Trail has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (1.5").