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Edson, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,374
Population
737/sq mi density
$99,000
Median Income
$60,400 per capita
$332,000
Home Value
$1,120
Median Rent
16.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
267 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$332,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Edson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 29.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,009 ft (917 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.5835°N, 116.4356°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Edson has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 12°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").