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Location & Surroundings

Creston is a town in British Columbia, Canada with 5,583 inhabitants, at 647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimberley, 74 km to the northeast. The national capital Ottawa is about 3070 km to the east. The nearest airport is Creston Aerodrome, 7 km away.

Overview

Creston is town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada.

It is located in Regional District of Central Kootenay, Canada.

It covers about 8.47 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 597 metre.

Also known as: Creston, British Columbia, Creston, BC, Town of Creston

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Basic Data

  • Country Canada
  • Located in Regional District of Central Kootenay
  • Area 8.47 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 6' 0" N, 116° 30' 8" W
  • Elevation DEM: 647 m
  • Timezone America/Creston
  • Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -7)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,583
  • Pop. Density 775 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.7%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (CAD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Creston

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Creston, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 6.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 W/m2.

Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 4.8 0.3 129 64 1,017.9 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 4.1 0.3 345 74 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 332.7 n/a
12h 0.1 1.3 343 88 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.7 n/a
18h -0.4 1.1 329 85 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.5 0.4 325 56 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 36 99.5 n/a
30h 5.1 0.3 238 70 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 323.3 n/a
36h 0.0 1.2 338 85 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.6 n/a
42h -2.0 0.8 350 92 1,024.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Monday 4.7 0.9 150 65 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 111.8 n/a
54h 3.3 0.6 116 77 1,024.1 0.00 / 0.00 41 321.1 n/a
60h -0.7 0.9 344 88 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.5 n/a
66h -0.1 0.9 20 85 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 4.0 0.6 44 63 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 47.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Creston?
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 6.5 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 333 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Creston today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 17:28 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Creston?
Local time is 23:16. Time zone: America/Creston (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Creston?
Creston is a populated place.
How many people live in Creston?
Population about 5,583.
What is the elevation of Creston?
DEM 647 m.
Where is Creston located?
It is at 49.09987, -116.50211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Creston in?
It is in Canada.

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Last updated 2025-07-19
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