Westsyde, BC

Westsyde is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 10,713.

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

10,713 Population 43/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population10,713

Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain17.4 in/yr

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)

Westsyde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,148 ft (350 m)
Area	247.3 sq mi (640.4 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7667°N, 120.3500°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 24.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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	90 km
Sep 19, 1993	32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada	M3.8	65 km
Jan 12, 1997	15 km N of Princeton, Canada	M3.5	130 km
Aug 20, 2003	39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada	M3.2	90 km
Aug 19, 2017	23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada	M3.1	140 km
May 18, 2011	18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	127 km
Feb 13, 2010	36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M3.0	115 km
Apr 9, 1990	24 km W of Peachland, Canada	M2.8	113 km
Mar 3, 1997	8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada	M2.7	128 km
Aug 23, 1990	30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada	M2.7	141 km
Aug 24, 2013	4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada	M2.5	75 km
May 26, 2011	23 km NNW of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	124 km
Jun 20, 1993	28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada	M2.5	118 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Summerland, Canada	M2.5	142 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	80 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (175 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,576 m (8,451 ft)	1550	175 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in
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	76°F (24°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	Coldest

Westsyde has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in December to 76°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 Westsyde

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École Collines D'Or (Oak Hills School)	-	-	-	-
Arthur Stevenson Elementary	-	-	-	-
Westsyde Secondary School	-	-	-	-
David Thompson Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Westsyde Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Westsyde

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 Westsyde

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 Westsyde

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 Westsyde

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

Zoos in Westsyde

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Farmers Petting Zoo

Gas Stations in Westsyde

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canco Gas

Canco Gas & One Stop Convenience

Chevron

Super Save

Shopping Malls in Westsyde

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westsyde Shopping Centre

Gyms in Westsyde

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Westsyde

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dunes at Kamloops

Breweries in Westsyde

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Iron Road Brewing
Red Collar Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Westsyde

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Westsyde

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 Westsyde

10 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
Sheridan Lake Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tranquille Valley Airfield	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westsyde

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
St. John Vianney Parish
Westsyde Fellowship Church
Westsyde Gospel Hall

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westsyde

What is the population of Westsyde?

Westsyde has a population of 10,713 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Westsyde?

Westsyde has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches, with 24.9 inches of snow.

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