Pritchard, BC
British Columbia · Kamloops Metro
Pritchard 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
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How Pritchard Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6831°N, 119.8191°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Pritchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Pritchard
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLW-FM "The Bear 93.1" Barriere, BC | community radio | AAC 198 kbps |
Museums in Pritchard
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Museum |
Libraries in Pritchard
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Public Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Pritchard
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Pritchard
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake Lake Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Harper Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sun Peaks Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Drop Zone Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Flight School Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Basic Training Terrain Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Pritchard
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna International Airport | YLW | Large Airport |
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport | YKA | Medium Airport |
| Shuswap Regional Airport | YSN | Medium Airport |
| Vernon Regional Airport | YVE | Medium Airport |
| Douglas Lake Airport | DGF | Small Airport |
| Heffley Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamloops Model Airplane Society Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers | - | Small Airport |
| Knutsford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Prichard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ross Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pritchard
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pritchard |
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What is the population of Pritchard?
Pritchard has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pritchard?
Pritchard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.
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