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Birch Hills County, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,516 Population 1/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$500 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Birch Hills 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 5.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Area1,099.9 sq mi (2,848.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates55.7598°N, 117.9995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 24, 2024.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 118 km
Mar 16, 2023 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada M4.7 96 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.6 97 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 142 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.2 93 km
Mar 18, 1992 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada M3.5 142 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 1.0 in

Birch Hills County has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 4°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.8").

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