Athabasca, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,959
Population
3/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$59,700 per capita
$280,000
Home Value
$1,100
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Athabasca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 2,359.6 sq mi (6,111.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.7169°N, 113.2854°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Athabasca has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 7°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.7").