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Weather & Climate in Kootenay Boundary A, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kootenay Boundary A has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 92.0 sq mi (238.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0009°N, 117.6247°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M4.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Washington | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2023 | British Columbia, Canada | M3.9 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho | M3.7 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 57 km | 7 km |
| Nov 12, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington | M3.3 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada | M3.3 | 70 km | -1 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho | M3.3 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington | M3.2 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada | M3.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 140 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | — | 62 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 142 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 61 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 62 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 62 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SUMMIT TRAIL (54,855 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | SUMMIT TRAIL | 54,855 | 92 km |
| 2015 | STICKPIN | 54,119 | 60 km |
| 2022 | RUSSELL MOUNTAIN | 26,130 | 84 km |
| 2015 | TOWER | 24,779 | 68 km |
| 1988 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 21,855 | 81 km |
| 2015 | RENNER | 13,975 | 50 km |
| 1994 | COPPER BUTTE | 9,068 | 71 km |
| 2015 | GRAVES MOUNTAIN | 8,559 | 66 km |
| 1988 | S.17MILE1 | 8,089 | 94 km |
| 2021 | BULLDOG MOUNTAIN | 8,049 | 54 km |
| 2020 | INCHELIUM HIWAY | 7,046 | 87 km |
| 2018 | HORNS MOUNTAIN | 6,890 | 31 km |
| 2001 | MT. LEONA COMPLEX | 5,978 | 67 km |
| 2003 | TOGO MOUNTAIN | 5,495 | 56 km |
| 2017 | NOISY CREEK | 5,452 | 35 km |
| 2018 | BOYDS | 5,196 | 56 km |
| 2015 | PARKER RIDGE | 4,773 | 80 km |
| 2017 | NORTH FORK HUGHES | 4,628 | 45 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES 32 COMPLEX | 4,536 | 50 km |
| 2003 | MYRTLE CREEK | 3,539 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Kootenay Boundary A has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and September the driest (1.5").