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Breton, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
567 Population 854/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $44,000 per capita
$196,000 Home Value
$950 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Breton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates53.1108°N, 114.4715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 10, 2019.

May 19, 1996 4 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.2 88 km
Mar 31, 1997 93 km S of Edson, Canada M4.1 120 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 114 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 58 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 112 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 96 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 115 km
Jun 10, 1997 91 km S of Edson, Canada M3.7 120 km
Nov 11, 1990 33 km SSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 121 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 118 km
Jun 26, 2005 85 km S of Edson, Canada M3.5 125 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 84 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 122 km
Nov 9, 1994 92 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 126 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 133 km
Oct 8, 2000 93 km S of Edson, Canada M3.3 122 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 104 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 121 km
Apr 24, 1996 33 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 119 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Breton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 10°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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