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Weather & Climate in Kootenay 1, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kootenay 1 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,749 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,749 ft (838 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6288°N, 115.7229°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana | M4.3 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Feb 28, 2000 | 10 km NNE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada | M3.6 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 15 km SW of Black Diamond, Canada | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2012 | 19 km S of Troy, Montana | M3.4 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 38 km W of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.3 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Stryker, Montana | M3.3 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 131 km | -1 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 19 km ENE of Stryker, Montana | M3.2 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 33 km SSW of Pincher Creek, Canada | M3.2 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 4 km NE of Sparwood, Canada | M3.2 | 65 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 12 km N of Troy, Montana | M3.1 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 2 km NNE of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 2 km NW of Olney, Montana | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.0 | 137 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | CARIBOU | 28,101 | 77 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) | 11,279 | 99 km |
| 2000 | KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) | 8,783 | 87 km |
| 1994 | KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) | 8,475 | 98 km |
| 2018 | DAVIS | 7,103 | 72 km |
| 2000 | STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) | 6,648 | 99 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 99 km |
| 1994 | WEBB KNOB | 3,824 | 94 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FOWLER) | 3,143 | 94 km |
| 2000 | KELSEY CREEK | 2,498 | 96 km |
| 1994 | YAAK-RED DRAGON COMPLEX (FISH FRY) | 1,619 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Kootenay 1 has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.9").