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Weather & Climate in Central Kootenay J, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Kootenay J has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°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 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 653.7 sq mi (1,693.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3335°N, 117.6757°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 20 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 34 km | -1 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 52 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 22 km N of Keller, Washington | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington | M3.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 20 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 121 km | -1 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 102 km | 9 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 | — | 92 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 91 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 92 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 92 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STICKPIN (54,119 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | STICKPIN | 54,119 | 76 km |
| 2015 | RENNER | 13,975 | 74 km |
| 1994 | COPPER BUTTE | 9,068 | 90 km |
| 2015 | GRAVES MOUNTAIN | 8,559 | 92 km |
| 2021 | BULLDOG MOUNTAIN | 8,049 | 75 km |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 48 km |
| 2001 | MT. LEONA COMPLEX | 5,978 | 84 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 66 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 66 km |
| 2018 | BOYDS | 5,196 | 86 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 95 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 67 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 73 km |
| 2003 | BLACK CANYON | 2,403 | 50 km |
| 2022 | BOULDER MOUNTAIN | 2,346 | 99 km |
| 2020 | CUSTOMS ROAD | 2,248 | 86 km |
| 2022 | THOR | 2,099 | 68 km |
| 1988 | SHERMAN | 1,954 | 83 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,909 | 46 km |
| 2021 | MACK MOUNTAIN | 1,461 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.6 in |
Central Kootenay J has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and September the driest (2.1").