Barrhead, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,320 Population 1,365/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $48,560 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$980 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Barrhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,365/sq mi
Coordinates54.1335°N, 114.4021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 31, 2008.

Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Barrhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 5°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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