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Weather & Climate in White Lake, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 280 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 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 Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8831°N, 119.3024°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada | M3.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada | M3.0 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada | M3.0 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1990 | 24 km W of Peachland, Canada | M2.8 | 137 km | -2 km |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1990 | 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada | M2.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada | M2.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").