Anahim Lake, BC

British Columbia

Anahim Lake is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,500.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,500 Population 932/sq mi density
35°F Avg Temperature

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How Anahim Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,500
Density932/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation3,586 ft (1,093 m)
Anahim Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,586 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average35.4°F
34% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation3,586 ft (1,093 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates52.4665°N, 125.3066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 7.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 29, 2010.

Jul 29, 2010 199 km N of Port McNeill, Canada M3.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silverthrone (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silverthrone Caldera 3,160 m (10,367 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
September 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in

Anahim Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 15°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Anahim Lake

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Anahim Lake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CRDL: Anahim Lake Branch0.0

Gas Stations in Anahim Lake

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #6658740498
CA #6658743489
Canco

Airports Near Anahim Lake

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Anahim Lake AirportYAAMedium Airport
Kleena Kleene (Chilanko Lodge) Airport-Small Airport
Moose Lake Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Nimpo Lake Resort Airport-Small Airport
Tsetzi Lake (Pan Phillips) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Anahim Lake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anahim Lake

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What is the population of Anahim Lake?

Anahim Lake has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 932 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anahim Lake?

Anahim Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches, with 7.3 inches of snow.

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