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Weather & Climate in Wells, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (158.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1055°N, 121.5736°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jan 27, 2023 | 64 km ENE of Prince George, Canada | M3.9 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 2013 | 29 km WSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.4 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 26 km SSW of Prince George, Canada | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 8 km NNW of Prince George, Canada | M2.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").