Sun Peaks, BC
British Columbia · Kamloops Metro
Sun Peaks is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,400.
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 Sun Peaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8762°N, 119.9108°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 | 113 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wells Gray-Clearwater | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,576 m (8,451 ft) | 1550 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in |
Sun Peaks has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 17°F in January to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Sun Peaks
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 Sun Peaks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Museum | ||||
| Train Museum |
Libraries in Sun Peaks
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Public Library | 0.0 |
Gyms in Sun Peaks
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sun Peaks
6 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 Sun Peaks
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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What is the population of Sun Peaks?
Sun Peaks has a population of 1,400 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sun Peaks?
Sun Peaks has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.
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