Hines Creek, AB

Full City Profile · Alberta

3.1 /5.0

B Good

335 Population 178/sq mi density

$67,000 Median Income $44,800 per capita

$194,000 Home Value

$800 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent

34°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$67,000 median income, 9.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$194,000 home value, $800/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.3 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hines Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	33.5°F
	38% below US avg
January Average	3°F (-16°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,165 ft (660 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	178/sq mi
Coordinates	56.2479°N, 118.5985°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2023.

Apr 14, 2001	44 km NE of Dawson Creek, Canada	M5.3	77 km
Dec 26, 1992	14 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M5.0	134 km
Mar 16, 2023	44 km ESE of Peace River, Canada	M4.7	124 km
Mar 16, 2023	Alberta, Canada	M4.6	125 km
May 28, 2013	18 km ESE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	122 km
Mar 16, 2023	Alberta, Canada	M4.2	123 km
May 22, 1994	10 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M4.2	131 km
Jun 12, 2001	5 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	135 km
Jan 9, 1993	13 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.9	132 km
Jan 23, 1992	8 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	134 km
Jan 9, 1993	14 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.8	130 km
Jan 30, 1993	15 km NE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	129 km
Feb 11, 1992	16 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.7	132 km
Jan 9, 1993	17 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.6	132 km
Feb 15, 1992	13 km NNE of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.4	133 km
May 3, 1995	36 km E of Sexsmith, Canada	M3.3	98 km
Mar 5, 2008	8 km E of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.3	131 km
Oct 3, 2001	British Columbia, Canada	M3.2	144 km
Sep 24, 2000	5 km NW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.2	143 km
May 25, 2003	12 km NNW of Fort St. John, Canada	M3.0	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	3°F (-16°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	9°F (-13°C)	0.8 in
March	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Driest
April	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
June	56°F (14°C)	2.9 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
September	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in
October	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
November	17°F (-9°C)	1.1 in
December	6°F (-14°C)	0.9 in

Hines Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 3°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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