Buford, AB

Alberta · Edmonton Metro

Buford is a small town in Alberta with a population of 33.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

33 Population 18/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature

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How Buford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population33
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Buford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates53.2475°N, 113.9311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 M4.2 120 km
Nov 19, 1994 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M4.0 146 km
Oct 19, 1996 26 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 144 km
Mar 10, 2019 37 km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.9 94 km
Aug 9, 2014 27 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.8 146 km
Mar 4, 2019 9 km NW of Red Deer, Canada M3.8 103 km
Oct 19, 1996 30 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.6 149 km
Jun 2, 2015 10 km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 116 km
Feb 25, 1996 21 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.1 137 km
Jun 5, 2008 45 km WNW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M2.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Buford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 9°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Buford

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHBN-FM "KISS 91.7" Edmonton, AB contemporary hits, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
ICI Radio-Canada Première Edmonton - 90.1 FM (CHFA-FM) classical, french culture AAC 48 kbps
CIUP-FM "Up 99.3" Edmonton, AB adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One Edmonton cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
Sonic 102.9 - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (AAC Stream) 80's, 90's AAC+ 57 kbps
CHAH "My Radio 580" Edmonton, AB multicultural, multilingual MP3 69 kbps
Edmonton Sports Talk sports talk MP3 96 kbps
CKNO-FM "Now 102.3" Edmonton, AB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Rumsey Retro Radio old time radio MP3 80 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Alberta (Edmonton, AB) blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CKPW-FM 107.1 "Play 107" Edmonton, AB rhythmic adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
CINZ NET Radio dance, edm MP3
Radio Canada Ici Première (Alberta) Edmonton radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKNG-FM "The Chuck 92.5" Edmonton, AB (MP3 Stream) 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps
CJCA AM930 The Light christian, education AAC 95 kbps
CHED 630 "Global News Radio" Edmonton, AB news talk AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Buford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canadian Energy Museum

Libraries in Buford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Devon Public Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Buford

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rabbit Hill Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edmonton Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sunridge Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Buford

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edmonton International AirportYEGLarge Airport
Calmar/Wizard Lake Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Calmar (Maplelane Farm)-Small Airport
Edmonton / Gartner Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve (Rose Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton / Villeneuve Airport-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Currie Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edmonton/Morinville (Mike's Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Goodwood Field-Small Airport
Millet/Creekview Airport-Small Airport
Morrinville Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Parkland Airport-Small Airport
Ponoka Industrial (Labrie Field) Airport-Small Airport
Rimbey Airport-Small Airport
Springdale Airport-Small Airport
Stony Plain (Stony Field) Airport-Small Airport
Warburg / Zajes Airport-Small Airport
Wetaskiwin Regional Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buford

What is the population of Buford?

Buford has a population of 33 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buford?

Buford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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