Buford, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

33 Population 18/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature
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. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.

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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