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Wells, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
218 Population 4/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 39.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.6°F
36% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Area61.0 sq mi (158.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates53.1055°N, 121.5736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2023.

Jan 27, 2023 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada M3.9 120 km
Mar 15, 2013 29 km WSW of Prince George, Canada M3.4 132 km
Sep 21, 2022 26 km SSW of Prince George, Canada M3.2 113 km
May 22, 1994 8 km NNW of Prince George, Canada M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
August 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in

Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 16°F in January to 53°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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