Wynndel, BC

British Columbia

Wynndel is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 900.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

900 Population 1/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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How Wynndel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population900
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Wynndel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Area652.2 sq mi (1,689.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.1800°N, 116.5525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Creston

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 13, 2025.

Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 106 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 82 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 107 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 131 km
Feb 28, 2000 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada M3.8 143 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 117 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 130 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 111 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 110 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 85 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 88 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana M3.3 142 km
Feb 14, 2012 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana M3.3 149 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 147 km
Sep 29, 2016 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada M3.2 139 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 129 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 29 km
Jun 13, 2015 5 km W of Hope, Idaho M3.1 104 km
Dec 20, 2012 22 km N of Heron, Montana M3.1 113 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 83 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 - 135 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 134 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 135 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 135 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 135 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 90 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 39 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 89 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 83 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 79 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 90 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 97 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 71 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) 6,648 98 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 65 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (SHEEP) 5,074 97 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 30 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 48 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 46 km
1994 WEBB KNOB 3,824 99 km
2003 MYRTLE CREEK 3,539 52 km
1994 YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) 3,143 83 km
1994 CABINET COMPLEX (SMITH PEAK) 2,677 87 km
2000 KELSEY CREEK 2,498 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 3.9 in

Wynndel has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Wynndel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKCV 94.1 "Juice FM" Creston, BC hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Wynndel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Creston Museum

Libraries in Wynndel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Creston Valley Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Wynndel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Creston Valley Farmers Market
Creston Valley Farmers’ Market (Winter)

Gas Stations in Wynndel

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canco Gas & Propane

Breweries in Wynndel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Wild North Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Wynndel

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Whitewater Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kimberley Alpine Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wynndel

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boundary County Airport-Small Airport
Cavanaugh Bay Airport-Small Airport
Creston Valley Regional Airport - Art Sutcliffe FieldCFQSmall Airport
Eckhart International Airport-Small Airport
Kaslo Airport-Small Airport
Kootenai Valley Flying Service Airport-Small Airport
Nelson Airport-Small Airport
Priest Lake Usfs Airport-Small Airport
Sullivan Lake State Airport-Small Airport
Troy Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Wynndel

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Wynndel.

Name Description
Holly Falls
Williams Creek Falls

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What is the population of Wynndel?

Wynndel has a population of 900 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 652.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wynndel?

Wynndel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.

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