Fox Creek, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,639 Population 346/sq mi density
$117,000 Median Income $76,600 per capita
$278,000 Home Value
$1,220 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$117,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fox Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation2,753 ft (839 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates54.4001°N, 116.8024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 20, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025 68 km NE of Grande Cache, Canada M4.7 109 km
Jun 13, 2015 34 km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.6 35 km
Jan 23, 2015 32 km W of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 33 km
Jan 12, 2016 15 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.4 15 km
Aug 24, 2024 32 km WNW of Fox Creek, Canada M4.2 33 km
Sep 29, 1999 17 km NW of Edson, Canada M3.6 82 km
Mar 18, 1992 40 km SE of High Prairie, Canada M3.5 106 km
May 3, 1995 36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada M3.3 143 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km NNW of Edson, Canada M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Fox Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 11°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.6").

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