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Weather & Climate in Central Kootenay A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Kootenay A 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. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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 1,827 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 652.2 sq mi (1,689.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2437°N, 116.6211°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho | M3.7 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 80 km | -1 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 22 km N of Heron, Montana | M3.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 5 km W of Hope, Idaho | M3.1 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 78 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 97 km |
| 2022 | RUSSELL MOUNTAIN | 26,130 | 47 km |
| 2015 | TOWER | 24,779 | 93 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH YAAK | 12,866 | 92 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 87 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 98 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 59 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,096 | 80 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 66 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 37 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 49 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 49 km |
| 2003 | MYRTLE CREEK | 3,539 | 60 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) | 3,143 | 91 km |
| 1994 | CABINET COMPLEX (SMITH PEAK) | 2,677 | 96 km |
| 2000 | KELSEY CREEK | 2,498 | 91 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,478 | 90 km |
| 2003 | BLACK CANYON | 2,403 | 87 km |
| 2022 | THOR | 2,099 | 61 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (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 (-6°C) | 3.9 in |
Central Kootenay A 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").