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Williams Lake, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
248 Population 39/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 15.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Williams Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates52.1415°N, 122.1445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 109 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 173 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Williams Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 18°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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