Fort McMurray, AB

Alberta

Fort McMurray is a mid-size city in Alberta with a population of 66,573.

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

66,573 Population 799/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population66,573
Density799/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Fort McMurray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area83.3 sq mi (215.9 km²)
Population Density799/sq mi
Coordinates56.7268°N, 111.3810°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
December 2°F (-17°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Fort McMurray has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 2°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Fort McMurray

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

Schools in Fort McMurray

25 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fort McMurray Islamic School - - - -
Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School - - - -
Fort McMurray Composite High School - - - -
Holy Trinity Catholic High School - - - -
École Boréale - - - -
Elsie Yanik Catholic School - - - -
Dave McNeilly Public School - - - -
Christina Gordon Public School - - - -
St. Martha School - - - -
Walter And Gladys Hill Public School - - - -
École McTavish Public High School - - - -
Father Beauregard School - - - -
St. Anne School - - - -
Westview Public School - - - -
Frank Spragins High School - - - -
St.Gabriel School - - - -
Sister Mary Phillips School - - - -
Dickinsfield School - - - -
Greely Road School - - - -
Our Lady of the Rivers Catholic School - - - -
Dr. K.A. Clark School - - - -
Westwood Community High School - - - -
Good Shepard School - - - -
Beacon Hill Public School - - - -
Wood Buffalo Gospel Hall - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fort McMurray

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Fort McMurray

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage Village
Marine Park Museum
Oil Sands Discovery Centre

Libraries in Fort McMurray

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wood Buffalo Regional Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fort McMurray

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hickory Farms Holiday Market

Hotels in Fort McMurray

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ace Inn
Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites
Bridgeport Inn
Clearwater Suite Hotel
Franklin Suite Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort McMurray
Nomad Hotel and Suites
Podollan Inns
Podollan Rez-idence Fort McMurray
Radisson Hotel & Suites
Stonebridge Hotel
TownePlace Suites Fort McMurray
Vantage Inns & Suites, Fort McMurray

Cafes in Fort McMurray

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mitchell's Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Chef's Table by Mitchells
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Fort McMurray

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landmark Cinema
Landmark Theatres

Clinics in Fort McMurray

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BlackGold Physical Therapy Clinic
LASIK MD
Wood Buffalo PCN - After Hours Clinic

Dentists in Fort McMurray

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eagle Ridge Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Fort McMurray

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thickwood Terminal

Gas Stations in Fort McMurray

23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Fas Gas
Flying J
Husky
Independent
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada Cardlock
Real Canadian Gas Sation
Safeway
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Fort McMurray

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
CIBC
RBC
RBC Royal Bank

Shopping Malls in Fort McMurray

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peter Pond Mall

Gyms in Fort McMurray

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit
Phoenix - Fitness and Tanning

Golf Courses in Fort McMurray

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort McMurray Golf Club
Miskanaw Golf Club
Miskanaw Golf Club Cubs Course

Breweries in Fort McMurray

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
57 North Kitchen + Brewery

Airports Near Fort McMurray

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fort McMurray International AirportYMMMedium Airport
Fort Mackay / FirebagYFISmall Airport
Fort Mackay / Horizon AirportHZPSmall Airport
Fort MacKay/Albian AerodromeJHLSmall Airport
Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake AirportNMLSmall Airport
Muskeg Tower Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fort McMurray

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort McMurray

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evergreen Community Church
Fort McMurray First United Church
Fort McMurray Islamic Centre
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
McMurray Gospel Assembly (MGA)

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UFO Sightings
7
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Fort McMurray

7 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Fort McMurray.

Name Year Description
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 2011 Red and white huvering lights over Fort Mcmurray&#44 Alberta.
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 2008 i dont even know what we saw&#44 but they were fast and traveled in packs
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 2006 On april 19th my girlfriend and were in the house when we decided to go out for a cigarette. We went out the back and i looked up over
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 2005 Formations of red lights flying across night sky.
Fort mcmurray (earth) (canada), AB 2005 Strange light moving around the moon observed from front walk way
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 2002 A large partcially cone shaperd crafted appaered over a back road when me and my friend were drinking down dirt roads near Ft. McMurry
Fort mcmurray (canada), AB 1982 Beam of lights over trees in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort McMurray

What is the population of Fort McMurray?

Fort McMurray has a population of 66,573 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 799 people per square mile, spread across 83.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fort McMurray?

Fort McMurray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 34.9 inches of snow.

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