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Carbon, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
492
Population
639/sq mi density
$69,000
Median Income
$41,000 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$900
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4834°N, 113.1519°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 10°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").