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Weather & Climate in East Kootenay F, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Kootenay F has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 2,352.1 sq mi (6,091.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3371°N, 115.8558°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 14, 2021 | 5 km N of Banff, Canada | M4.1 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 61 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 144 km | -1 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 11 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 49 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 35 km NNW of Creston, Canada | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2016 | 18 km SE of Cranbrook, Canada | M2.6 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 15 km WNW of Nelson, Canada | M2.6 | 146 km | -1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in |
East Kootenay F has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").