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Weather & Climate in Central Kootenay H, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Kootenay H has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Area | 1,269.6 sq mi (3,288.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6109°N, 117.5627°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 2 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 12 km | 7 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 12 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 133 km | -1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 29 km | 19 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 108 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada | M2.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 19 km NNE of Kootenai, Idaho | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1999 | 10 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M2.7 | 22 km | 5 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 | — | 123 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 123 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORNS MOUNTAIN (6,890 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 79 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 94 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 92 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 88 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 93 km |
| 2003 | BLACK CANYON | 2,403 | 82 km |
| 2022 | THOR | 2,099 | 93 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 78 km |
| 2022 | SLATE CREEK | 1,263 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.8 in |
Central Kootenay H has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (2.1").