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Big Lakes County, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,986
Population
1/sq mi density
$76,000
Median Income
$45,880 per capita
$226,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Lakes County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 35.1°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,018 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 5,338.9 sq mi (13,827.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.3703°N, 115.9575°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in |
Big Lakes County has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 4°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.7").