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Weather & Climate in Central Kootenay K, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Central Kootenay K has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 1,690.0 sq mi (4,377.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7782°N, 118.1407°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 46 km | -1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington | M3.1 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 27 km | 0 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.0 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Dec 23, 1997 | 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M2.9 | 101 km | -1 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 31 km ENE of Osoyoos, Canada | M2.9 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 140 km | -2 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Feb 8, 2003 | Washington | M2.8 | 139 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 | — | 134 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 134 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 134 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORNS MOUNTAIN (6,890 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 89 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Central Kootenay K has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and September the driest (2.1").