White Lake, BC

British Columbia

White Lake is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 656.

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

656 Population 214/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population656
Density214/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
White Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,654 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,654 ft (504 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates50.8831°N, 119.3024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 24, 2013.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 124 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 108 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 124 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 144 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 142 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 137 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 134 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 116 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.7 in

White Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").

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Museums in White Lake

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in White Lake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: North Shuswap Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: South Shuswap Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in White Lake

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Pedro's Farm Market

Breweries in White Lake

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crannog Ales
Crannog Ales and Left Fields

Ski Resorts Near White Lake

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 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 White Lake

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-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 White Lake?

White Lake has a population of 656 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in White Lake?

White Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.

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