Fort Chipewyan, AB

Alberta

Fort Chipewyan is a small town in Alberta with a population of 798.

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

798 Population 5,320/sq mi density
29°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population798
Density5,320/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-1°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Fort Chipewyan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

-9°F Jan (-23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average29.3°F
46% below US avg
January Average-9°F (-23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density5,320/sq mi
Coordinates58.7222°N, 111.1205°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -9°F (-23°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February -1°F (-19°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 11°F (-11°C) 0.7 in
April 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in
December -3°F (-20°C) 0.8 in

Fort Chipewyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -9°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Fort Chipewyan

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Keyano College Fort Chipewyan Campus - - - - -

Schools in Fort Chipewyan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Athabasca Delta Community School - - - -
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Airports Near Fort Chipewyan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fort Chipewyan AirportYPYMedium Airport

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What is the population of Fort Chipewyan?

Fort Chipewyan has a population of 798 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 5,320 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fort Chipewyan?

Fort Chipewyan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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