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 Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area2,359.6 sq mi (6,111.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates54.7169°N, 113.2854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

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").

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