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Weather & Climate in Cranbrook, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cranbrook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 301 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4999°N, 115.7688°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 129 km | -1 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Dec 20, 2012 | 22 km N of Heron, Montana | M3.1 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 5 km W of Hope, Idaho | M3.1 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 2 km NW of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 65 km |
| 2022 | RUSSELL MOUNTAIN | 26,130 | 92 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 88 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 73 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 85 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 58 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,096 | 90 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 87 km |
| 2017 | GIBRALTER RIDGE | 6,299 | 98 km |
| 2022 | WEASEL | 5,752 | 96 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 86 km |
| 2017 | WEASEL | 3,942 | 98 km |
| 1994 | WEBB KNOB | 3,824 | 82 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) | 3,143 | 81 km |
| 2000 | KELSEY CREEK | 2,498 | 82 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,478 | 97 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (17 MILE) | 1,696 | 95 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FISH FRY) | 1,619 | 71 km |
| 2015 | TEEPEE MOUNTAIN | 1,024 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Cranbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.5").