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Weather & Climate in Williams Lake, BC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1415°N, 122.1445°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
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).
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").