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Weather & Climate in East Kootenay G, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
East Kootenay G has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 1,797.8 sq mi (4,656.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6975°N, 116.1337°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.7 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada | M3.6 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 139 km | 1 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada | M2.9 | 36 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 km N of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 27 km NNE of Elkford, Canada | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2016 | 29 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 32 km ENE of Nelson, Canada | M2.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Kimberley, Canada | M2.8 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Elkford, Canada | M2.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 26 km E of Nelson, Canada | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.2 in |
East Kootenay G has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 13°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (1.7").