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Weather & Climate in Central Kootenay E, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Kootenay E has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,793 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Area | 312.0 sq mi (808.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7474°N, 114.8961°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | Western Montana | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 41 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 4 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 2 km NW of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Jan 20, 2024 | 8 km S of Cardston, Canada | M2.8 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 88 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 92 km |
| 1994 | NORTH FORK COMPLEX (STARVATION) | 8,990 | 94 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,755 | 100 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 99 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 85 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 88 km |
| 1998 | KOPSI CREEK | 1,016 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in |
Central Kootenay E has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (1.8").