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Kootenay River

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Location & Surroundings

Kootenay River is a river in British Columbia, Canada, at 420 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Castlegar, less than 2 km away. The national capital Ottawa is about 3150 km to the east. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 3 km away.

Overview

Kootenay River is river in North America. Tributary of the Columbia River.

It is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America.

Also known as: Kootenai River, Kootanie River, Kootenay River, Kootenie River, Kootienay River, Swan River

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Basic Data

  • Country Canada
  • Located in British Columbia
  • Type stream (STM)
  • a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

Geography

  • Coordinates
    49° 18' 56" N, 117° 39' 10" W
  • Elevation DEM: 420 m
  • Timezone America/Vancouver
  • Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 68 p/km²
  • Built-up 6.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (CAD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Kootenay River

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

Now 1.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.

Temperature
1.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (15 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 1.9 1.5 15 97 1,015.1 - / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
6h -0.8 1.5 30 95 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 60 0.0 n/a
12h 4.7 1.6 42 63 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 24 157.5 n/a
18h 6.8 1.5 351 46 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 449.3 n/a
Tomorrow -1.7 1.5 348 80 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 10.0 n/a
30h -3.4 1.3 342 82 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
36h 6.7 0.9 178 44 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 168.4 n/a
42h 7.7 1.2 173 47 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 458.7 n/a
Tuesday -1.2 0.8 335 73 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 9.4 n/a
54h -2.6 1.0 356 81 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
60h 6.7 1.3 174 45 1,020.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 147.3 n/a
66h 7.5 1.1 185 47 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 88 349.2 n/a
Wednesday 2.7 0.5 36 63 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 69 6.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kootenay River?
Now 1.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 6.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Kootenay River today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 06m.
What is the local time in Kootenay River?
Local time is 09:06. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Kootenay River?
Kootenay River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kootenay River?
DEM 420 m.
Where is Kootenay River located?
It is at 49.31561, -117.65276 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kootenay River in?
It is in Canada.

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Last updated 2013-10-06
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