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Weather & Climate in Creston, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Creston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0999°N, 116.5021°W |
| Timezone | America/Creston |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho | M3.7 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 101 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho | M3.3 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 96 km | -1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 74 km | 19 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
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 85 km |
| 2022 | RUSSELL MOUNTAIN | 26,130 | 30 km |
| 2015 | TOWER | 24,779 | 83 km |
| 2017 | WEST FORK | 21,154 | 92 km |
| 2021 | SOUTH YAAK | 12,866 | 74 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 99 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 72 km |
| 2018 | COUGAR | 8,708 | 95 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 83 km |
| 2021 | TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX | 7,117 | 88 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 45 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,096 | 62 km |
| 2018 | GOLD HILL | 6,780 | 92 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 91 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 63 km |
| 1994 | LIBBY COMPLEX (SCENERY) | 5,160 | 94 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (SHEEP) | 5,074 | 88 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 21 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 45 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (1.4").