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Fort McMurray, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
66,573
Population
799/sq mi density
$82,896
Median Income
$50,913 per capita
$290,615
Home Value
$1,091
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,896 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$290,615 home value, $1,091/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 83.3 sq mi (215.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.7268°N, 111.3810°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
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").