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Williams Lake
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Williams Lake is a charming small city set in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, known for its lively natural beauty, friendly community, and access to both outdoor adventures and local heritage. The city is a gateway to the surrounding mountains, forests, and lakes, making it an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
10,753
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.14°, -122.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,012
Local Cost
$1,239
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-42.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
608 mm
Internet Speed
202 Mbps
Upload
189 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
YWL
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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