Westwold, BC

British Columbia

Westwold is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 369.

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

369 Population 39/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population369
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Westwold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates50.4667°N, 119.7500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 19, 2025.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 68 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 145 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 54 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 134 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 110 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 122 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 68 km
Aug 19, 2017 23 km WNW of Princeton, Canada M3.1 127 km
Nov 5, 2000 8 km NW of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.0 118 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 89 km
May 18, 2011 18 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 106 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 143 km
Dec 23, 1997 16 km ESE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.9 131 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 82 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 116 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 85 km
Jan 18, 2012 4 km S of Okanagan Falls, Canada M2.7 129 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 87 km
Jun 28, 2013 16 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.6 115 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 107 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 15 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
December 20°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Westwold has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Westwold

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Westwold Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Westwold

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Westwold

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Falkland Branch0.0

Gas Stations in Westwold

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Westwold

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
McCulloch Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Telemark Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 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 Westwold

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kelowna International AirportYLWLarge Airport
Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional AirportYKAMedium Airport
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Douglas Lake AirportDGFSmall 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 Westwold

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Monte Lake
Westwold

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westwold

What is the population of Westwold?

Westwold has a population of 369 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Westwold?

Westwold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

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