Batchelor Hills, BC

Batchelor Hills is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,685.

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

3,685 Population 15/sq mi density

45°F Avg Temperature

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How Batchelor Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,685

Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)

Rain14.3 in/yr

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)

Batchelor Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,329 ft (405 m)
Area	247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7167°N, 120.3667°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 19, 2017.

Aug 17, 2002	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M4.5	84 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	60 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	125 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	84 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	134 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	122 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	109 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	108 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	123 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	138 km
Jun 28, 2013	16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	148 km
Jul 22, 2007	6 km NE of Penticton, Canada	M2.6	146 km
Jun 20, 1993	28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	113 km
Jun 26, 2010	14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	146 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Summerland, Canada	M2.5	137 km
May 26, 2011	23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	119 km
Apr 20, 2008	4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	148 km
Jul 21, 2007	5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	149 km
Jun 18, 2015	7 km E of Penticton, Canada	M2.5	150 km
Aug 24, 2013	4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada	M2.5	69 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1905	THOMPSON RIVER	Meteorological	6.0 m	15	77 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (180 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,576 m (8,451 ft)	1550	180 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
November	32°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.4 in

Batchelor Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Batchelor Hills

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Westmount Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Bert Edwards Science & Technology School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Batchelor Hills

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CBC Radio One - Kamloops, BC (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CHLW-FM "The Bear 93.1" Barriere, BC	community radio	AAC 198 kbps
CKBZ-FM 100.1 "B-100" Kamloops, BC	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
CIFM-FM 98.3 Kamloops, BC	active rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
CKRV-FM "K 97.5 Classic Rock" Kamloops, BC	classic rock, new format rebranding	AAC 135 kbps

Museums in Batchelor Hills

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
First National Dog Museum
Fort Kamloops
Kamloops Indian Residential School
Kamloops Museum
Robbins Range Heritage School
Samuel Sidney Scott's House
Secwepemc Heritage Museum
Seven O' Ranch
St. George's Anglican Church
St. Joseph's Church
Tom Bones House
Wilson House

Libraries in Batchelor Hills

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Aberdeen Tiny Library		0.0
TNRL: Kamloops Library		0.0
TNRL: North Kamloops Library		0.0
TRU Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Batchelor Hills

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Farmer's Market Saturday
Twin Acres Farm

Cafes in Batchelor Hills

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Train Stations in Batchelor Hills

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamloops

Kamloops North

Gas Stations in Batchelor Hills

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Batchelor Hills

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Iron Road Brewing
Red Collar Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Batchelor Hills

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Batchelor Hills

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Stake Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Logan Lake Trails	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Harper Mountain	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sun Peaks Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Drop Zone Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Flight School Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Basic Training Terrain Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Batchelor Hills

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport	YKA	Medium Airport
Douglas Lake Airport	DGF	Small Airport
Heffley Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Knutsford Airfield	-	Small Airport
Merritt Airport	YMB	Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Batchelor Hills

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Gurudwara Sahib Society

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batchelor Hills

What is the population of Batchelor Hills?

Batchelor Hills has a population of 3,685 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Batchelor Hills?

Batchelor Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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