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City of Williams Lake Information

The City of Williams Lake was incorporated in 1929 and has a total land area of 33.03 square kilometers or 2,486.6 hectares.

The City of Williams Lake market area covers 12,466.22 square kilometers.

Population in the City limits is approximately 11,150.
Population of the City and market area is approximately 25,120.

Annual Rainfall                          26.88 cm (10.75 inches)
Annual Snowfall                        192 cm (76.8 inches)
Average July Temperature          15.5 Celsius (59.9 Fahrenheit)
Average January Temperature     -8.7 Celsius (16.34 Fahrenheit)
Average Frost Free Days            120
Growing Season                        Late May to Mid-September
Annual Sunshine                       2,082.1 hours

Figures shown are at the airport elevation of 940 meters (3,085 feet), whereas the City of Williams Lake is situated at 586 meters (1,993 feet).

Distances from Williams Lake to:

100 Mile House           90 km
Bella Coola               452 km
Kamloops                 285 km
Prince George           240 km
Vancouver               540 km

For more detailed information check out our Economic Development Reports and Statistics Page.



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