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Birchcliff, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
211 Population 561/sq mi density
$82,896 Median Income $50,913 per capita
$990,000 Home Value
$1,091 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 15.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$990,000 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Birchcliff has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,074 ft (937 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates52.3612°N, 114.1187°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 59 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 145 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 76 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 71 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 76 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 15 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 75 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 146 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 140 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 76 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 145 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 62 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 84 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 108 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 147 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 75 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 82 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 81 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Birchcliff has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 9°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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