Fairview, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

2,998 Population 1,595/sq mi density
34°F Avg Temperature
Fairview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation2,162 ft (659 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,595/sq mi
Coordinates56.0668°N, 118.3861°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2023.

Apr 14, 2001 44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada M5.3 88 km
Mar 16, 2023 44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada M4.7 111 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.6 112 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 147 km
May 28, 2013 18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada M4.2 136 km
Mar 16, 2023 Alberta, Canada M4.2 109 km
Jan 9, 1993 13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.9 148 km
Jan 23, 1992 8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 149 km
Jan 9, 1993 14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.8 146 km
Jan 30, 1993 15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 146 km
Feb 11, 1992 16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.7 149 km
Jan 9, 1993 17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.6 149 km
Feb 15, 1992 13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada M3.4 149 km
Mar 5, 2008 8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada M3.3 146 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 76 km
May 22, 1994 10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada M2.8 147 km
Sep 13, 1995 15 km ENE of Fort St. John, Canada M2.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
October 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
December 7°F (-14°C) 0.9 in

Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 4°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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