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Grande Prairie, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
64,141
Population
1,252/sq mi density
$102,000
Median Income
$61,050 per capita
$328,000
Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$102,000 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$328,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grande Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.1667°N, 118.8027°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Grande Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").