Fort Albany, ON

Ontario

Fort Albany is a small town in Ontario with a population of 775.

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

775 Population 571/sq mi density
29°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population775
Density571/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-1°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Fort Albany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

-8°F Jan (-22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average29.4°F
46% below US avg
January Average-8°F (-22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates52.2100°N, 81.6780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

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Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2012.

May 2, 2012 75 km NNW of Moosonee, Canada M4.2 56 km
Aug 22, 2011 107 km SE of Attawapiskat, Canada M3.1 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -8°F (-22°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February -3°F (-19°C) 1.0 in
March 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
December 3°F (-16°C) 1.1 in

Fort Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Fort Albany

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peetabeck Academy - - - -
Francine J. Wesley Secondary School - - - -
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Gas Stations in Fort Albany

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Loone's Variety & Gas Bar

Airports Near Fort Albany

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fort Albany AirportYFASmall Airport
Kashechewan AirportZKESmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Fort Albany

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Fort Albany.

Name Year Description
Albany (canada), PE 1936 I WAS PLAYING AT MY FRIEND&#39S HOME AFTER SUPPER AND HER MOTHER WORRIEDLY REMINDED ME IT WAS LATER THAN SHE REALIZED. HER OLDER DAUGHTER

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What is the population of Fort Albany?

Fort Albany has a population of 775 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 571 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fort Albany?

Fort Albany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

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